Planters & Pots

Discover the best plants for a shady patio, from vibrant Impatiens to colourful Heuchera. Learn how to design ‘thriller, filler, spiller’ containers and maintain healthy growth in low-light conditions.

Transform your balcony or patio into a wildlife haven. This guide covers selecting containers, choosing the best pollinator-friendly plants, and the steps for sowing and maintaining flowers in pots.

Proper drainage is essential for container gardening. This guide explains how to check your pots for drainage holes, when to use crocks to prevent soil loss, and how to avoid waterlogging in various container materials.

Match a shade-tolerant climber to the light, soil and strength of the fence. Check mature size, watering and species-specific training before planting.

Repotting large plants requires careful extraction and precise pot sizing to avoid root damage. This guide covers timing, root assessment, and techniques for upsizing or refreshing compost to ensure plant health.

Recycled plastic raised beds offer rot-proof durability and low maintenance, but they cost more than timber and come in limited sizes. This guide explains their strengths, limitations and the checks to make before buying one.