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Primeur helps plants survive and thrive during the heatwaveIf forecasts of another heatwave are to be believed, you’re likely to end up hot and bothered this month watering the plants in your garden, home, or balcony to keep them looking lush. Primeur’s Tierra Verde self-watering planters can help you avoid the daily rigamarole of soaking potted plants and are ideal if hosepipe bans are looming or you’re heading off on holiday and have left someone else in charge of your beloved blooms.
We all enjoy the look of greenery and pretty florals in our outdoor space – or even an indoor jungle of houseplants – but the hard work that is required to keep them looking their best during a heatwave can be a real drag. Forget to water for a day or two or nip off for a long weekend and your potted plants are likely to be looking very sorry for themselves indeed. That’s not the case with Primeur’s Tierra Verde planters, which all feature a simple, yet highly effective, self-watering system, giving plants the regular drink they need without you being chained to a watering can.
Quick and convenientThe best time to water plants on a hot day is early in the morning or at night when temperatures are cooler and water in the soil is less likely to evaporate. With our busy lives, the timing may not always be convenient but the alternative of watering at the hottest part of the day, when the sun is at its brightest (11am-2pm), usually means your hard work will be undone and you’ll have to water again later. Also, plants in containers tend to need watering more frequently than those in beds and borders because they can only draw moisture from the limited amount of compost in their pots. In warm weather, this soil can dry out more quickly, particularly in smaller or shallow pots.
With the Tierra Verde collection of self-watering planters, keeping your plants from going thirsty has never been so easy! A water reservoir at the bottom of the pot provides a regular supply of moisture for your plants that can last for days and is quickly and easily topped up by watering from above. When using outdoors, a drainage plug can be removed to allow any excess water to run out, leaving the ideal amount in the reservoir for the plant to draw on it when it needs it. The clever system ensures balanced water and soil conditions, requiring less frequent and regular watering.
Plant protectionTerracotta pots dry out quickly and metal models heat up in the sun, which can leave plants thirsty and damage their roots. However, the innovative recycled material used to make Tierra Verde planters have great insulating properties, helping protect the plant’s roots from extreme temperatures. With UV and frost resistance, the pots won’t crack or fade over time either, no matter what the British weather throws at them. By regulating soil temperature in this way, the planters improve plant health and mean less watering is needed than some other standard pots.
More efficient watering
Another bonus is that the Tierra Verde collection ensures plants are watered efficiently, saving water and giving roots a real boost. The trick with plants in containers is to water deeply, rather than just at the surface, so that you are encouraging a strong root system and potentially making plants more drought tolerant. The reservoir at the bottom of Tierra Verde’s planters helps distribute water directly to the roots, where it’s needed, and avoids the soil throughout the container becoming waterlogged.
Meanwhile, different species of plants have different watering requirements, so universally soaking all pots as often as you can and hoping for the best in the warm weather is not only a waste of time and water but can also be detrimental to certain plants. The beauty of a self-watering system is that it makes water available for plants when they want it and means they can take as much or as little as they need throughout the day. The separation between the soil and water in Tierra Verde’s system allows water to naturally and automatically wick into the soil, providing plants with the optimal amount of water for growth. This is ideal for fussy houseplants that can’t abide soggy roots or for drought-resistant outdoor plants that don’t need much moisture.

A stylish setting
Not only will plants thrive in Tierra Verde planters but you don’t have to compromise on style either. There is a huge range of beautiful designs and sizes available, so you are guaranteed to find self-watering planters that will complement your outdoor or indoor aesthetic.
The best-selling Sonata planter is a real crowd pleaser, with a wide range of sizes available – from 33cm to 70cm squares and 10cm to 50cm troughs – provide options large enough to hold small trees, right down to smaller pots that can be used as a window box. All sizes feature a self-watering reservoir, keeping plants of all sizes lush and healthy.
The sleek, modern design of Concerto – supplied in 50cm and 66cm – really makes an impact in entryways, on balconies and decks, whilst Serenity, with its wavy pattern provides another twist on a classic shape.

If space is at a premium, the Vertical Gardening design is an ideal urban gardening solution, featuring a curved self-watering planter that can be attached directly to the wall or hung on a stylish black wall rack.
Prices start at £18.99 for a Vertical Curve Planter or £19.99 for a 10cm Sonata tabletop trough planter. Available online from Greenfingers.com, Charlies.co.uk, and a selection of garden centres nationwide.
The greener choice
Primeur’s range boasts fantastic eco credentials, as all planters are made from recycled rubber tyre crumb, making fantastic use of a common waste material, whilst creating a range of unbreakable products that will last for years to come. Primeur takes great pride in diverting scrap rubber tyres from landfill, where they would otherwise take around 80 years to decompose. The properties of this unique recycled material mean all planters are extremely hardwearing; benefiting from all-weather durability, UV, frost and stain resistance. They are also lightweight and non-toxic, making them safe for plants, as well as for use around children and pets.

Find out more about Primeur’s offer at www.primeur.co.uk
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