Watering & Irrigation Never worry about watering again


with self-irrigating planters Award-winning, sustainable German design and manufacturing technology brings high-tech functionality to the kitchen garden, garden terrace or greenhouse in the shape of the latest self-irrigating planters from Lechuza.


tendrils, just as larger planters like Cube (RRP £11.99 - £139.99) or Trio (from RRP £130.99) are ideal for small fruit trees or tomato plants. A thoughtful blend of different planters allows totally unique arrangements of plants to be created. Long and narrow surfaces like shelves or windowsills are perfect for decorative planter arrangements and corner spaces need never be boring again. Along with magnetic brackets for


manufacturing brand, Lechuza, has an answer to suit any indoor or outdoor space, with a collection of more than 300 contemporary planters. The integrated irrigation system guarantees you never need worry about under (or over) watering ever again and they are backed by a strong sustainable message as each and every planter is made from 100% recycled material. While traditional terracotta and porcelain planters have a certain rustic charm, sometimes you need that extra bit of functionality for optimum growing conditions. Lechuza planters are designed to withstand any weather conditions and ensure your plants have just the right amount of water and nutrition at any given time, something the more traditional planters cannot yet boast. There is a Lechuza model to suit any kind of cultivated plant, from large decorative houseplants and fruit trees through to organic vegetables, exotic flowers or hanging baskets.


M A highlight of the 2021


collection and brand new for this year is Pila (RRP £28.99 - £58.99), which has already been awarded a Special Mention in the German Design Award 2021, for Excellent


ulti-award-winning German


Product Design in Gardening and Outdoor Living.


Versatile enough to enhance any living space, from the kitchen or home office through to roof terraces or gardens, Pila’s inspired modular design is not simply strong on aesthetics, but ideal for low-maintenance grow-your-own solutions coupled with a unique storage solution – perfect where space is at a premium either in the home or in the garden. This winning combination of beautifully designed planters with an integrated irrigation system and practical storage elements, perfectly meets the requirements of stylish and sustainable contemporary living. Simply put the modules together as desired, add plants and relax!


Repotting is also made as easy as possible with removable liners which have a built-in water supply incorporated into every planter in the range.


Further in the Lechuza


collection, pretty combinations of delicate daisies and bee-friendly lavender are ideal for the classic Balconera planters (from RRP £26.99), while the high plant column Cubico (from RRP £26.99) puts spectacular floral


arrangements on an eye-catching pedestal. Nido hanging baskets (RRP £26.99) are perfect for romantic trailing flowers herb


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easy green wall construction, Lechuza has planter solutions which can be easily attached to a wooden ladder or balcony rail, to showcase a variety of trailing plants and flowers to their best advantage. The colour palette for this year


has been refreshed in line with the latest trends in home interiors to include three harmonious neutrals, light grey, slate and sand brown, and vivid tones of coral red, calming green and petrol blue.


In more detail: Self-watering with Lechuza


Lechuza planters offer two ways to keep your plants hydrated thanks to its advanced self-watering system. Let’s find out how it works! Classic system – used in conjunction with Lechuza-Pon substrate in the plant liner or directly within the planter, this system helps your plants follow a three-phase programme for maximum health and growth. 1. First is the ‘planting’ phase


where your plant of choice is transferred into your new Lechuza pot. 2. Next follows the ‘growing-in’ phase. This 12-week phase requires your plant to be watered as normal by pouring water from above. Once the growing-in phase is complete, the plant is able to care for itself. 3. The final stage is the ‘watering and dry’ phase. During this stage the water reservoir should be filled until the indicator reads “max”. Your plant is now ready to care for itself, however, do keep an eye on the water indicator as a reading of ‘min’ will indicate the beginning of the dry phase (2-10 days dependent on plant and location). After each dry phase simply refill the water reservoir until the indicator reads ‘max’ once again.


Wick system – this system is quick and simple as the wick allows for smaller plants to be kept in their pots when planting them into their new Lechuza pot.


1. Simply gather you grow pot and Lechuza wick. 2. Insert the wick into the underside of the grow pot. 3. Place the grow pot in the planter, water and enjoy!


• For more information visit www.lechuza.co.uk or follow @lechuza.co.uk on Instagram.


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