There are numerous opportunities for creativity in the garden. A wooden wine box is just the right shape and size to create a culinary herb garden in your garden, balcony or patio. Flowering plants can also thrive in it. How to plant wine boxes, read on andfollow our tipsand instructions!
Planting wine boxes: materials required
It is relatively easy to prepare a wine box for planting. Here are the materials needed.
- Large wine box
- sandpaper
- Holzleim
- screws
- plastic wrap
- Silicone sealant for outdoor use
- Staple gun
- Soil mixture for potted plants
- Herbs, flowers, vegetables of your choice
Step-by-step preparation instructions
Here you will find the steps on how to prepare the wine box for planting.
- First, prepare the outside of the wine box. If there are any sticker residues that cannot be removed, they can be sanded off.
- If there are joints and any cracks, fill them with wood glue to keep the structure together. You can also use screws to further secure the joints.
- Sand the outside of the box to make the surface smooth.
- Use a clear sealant glaze to protect the color of the outside of the box. Allow the sealer to dry for 24 hours before preparing the inside of the box.
- If you have the wine boxwant to put it outdoors, you need a waterproof planting bed. To do this, line the inside of the box with plastic wrap.
- You also need drainage holes for your wine box. Be sure to wear safety glasses to protect your eyes! Hold the box while you drill the holes. Seal with silicone to make them waterproof.
- Place the plastic wrap on top of the caulk before it dries and press the plastic wrap onto the caulk to make it stick together.
- Sometimes the corners of the boxes start to come loose. Therefore, it is advisable that you secure the corners with clamps before using the box. Keep an eye on the condition of the corners throughout the season and take care of them when necessary. Choose ones that are rustproof. You can attach them to the outside of the box, but you can also attach them to the inside.
This is how you fill the wine boxes
Fill the wine boxes with 2/3 organic soil and 1/3 organic compost. You can grow everything from eggplants to peppers to tomatoes in these pots. They work really well. Strawberries are also perfect for such planters. Always ensure that tall plants are well supported as they grow.
A trick when planting is to start with moist soil. If you're working with bone-dry soil, moisten it first and mix it by hand or with a trowel until the water is absorbed. Soil that is too dry will roll off and it may take some patience to moisten it.
If you have oneCreate a herb gardenIf you want, plant Thai basil, lemon basil, lemon verbena, lime thyme, caraway thyme, lovage and more - they can be grown in the smallest of spaces.
What flowers are good to grow in wine boxes? Try with spring flowers such as daffodils, crocuses, tulips. For a later bloom in the summer, you can choose flowers such as asters, marigolds, zinnias, carnations, begonias, daisies. In practice, you can grow all types of summer bloomers in wine boxes as long as they don't grow too tall so that you can achieve a compact display of flowers. If you plan to grow vines, secure appropriate supports for the plants.
Succulents also work well in wine boxes. You don't need as much water andCare like other plants, so you can simply place such a box in the garden or on the balcony and create an exotic look.
Ensure the right growing conditions
When planting your wine boxes, place them in a location with full sun. Plants that bloom in spring and summer need a good amount of sunlight. If you don't have enough sunny spots in the garden or on the balcony, choose plants that like partial shade.
Watering should also be sufficient, as plants in boxes dry out more quickly than those in the ground. Check the soil moisture regularly and ensure regular watering, but do not leave your plants in waterlogged areas to prevent root rot.
It is best to fertilizethe plants in the wine boxes with organic fertilizer and compost so that they get enough nutrients and develop well.
