How to fill you garden planter boxes

Start by protecting the box itself, if you are worried about rodents and other pests getting into your plants, start by applying chicken wire to the underside and even around the sides.
You’ll then need to make sure the soil is right, really you should use bout 1/4 of the soil from your garden and the other ¾ an equal mix of sand and compost to make sure you have nutrient loaded but quick-draining soil. If you can, check the pH level to make sure it isn’t too alkaline or acidic before planting anything. If you’re unsure about compost visit our previous note: Different types of Compost.
Once you’ve got the soil right you can start planting your plants, whether you are growing fruit or vegetable or just sticking to plants, the choice is yours.
Another benefit of these planters is that if the plants in the box become diseased, you can simply empty it out, change the soil and start fresh. Unlike in-ground gardening.