The shorter types make some of the best plants for patio containers. Sarah specifically recommends Coreopsis lanceolata "Mango Punch", available from the Sarah Raven shop. "Compact and hugely ...

Potted plants are an excellent way to add color and beauty to your space. Growing your plants in containers makes it easy to ...

Need more inspiration? Feast your eyes on some of our favourite spring flowers and plant combinations for spring colour. Discover 10 of the best spring container ideas, below. This daffodil display is ...

Plastic containers tend to be lighter than ceramic or clay pots. Placing a heavy pot on casters is a good idea, allowing for easy positioning and moving. In all cases, adequate drainage is a must.

When being added water, the soil expands up to 3 times, filling your containers nicely. Miracle-Gro Expand 'n Gro retains 50% more water and creates 90% more airflow than native soil. The plants would ...

"Honeysuckle is a fragrant plant that attracts pollinating moths with its sweet scent at night," Julian explains. "Its intoxicating perfume is best enjoyed in a container, with the plant used to ...

Claimed to be suitable for germinating seeds, small seedlings and plants in patio containers, it's a good general compost, but our tests show that not all are great for all jobs. Look carefully at our ...

The lost of stability After potatoes grow fully, the top of the plants can become heavier. Their weight can cause the containers to tip over or become unstable. To avoid this problem, use sturdy and ...

Container gardening has surged in popularity among many plant enthusiasts who don’t have the space to grow something.

Yet, it’s a good idea to clean your ceramic or plastic pots to minimize pests and pathogens. Diseases can get passed on in the soil which can affect your new or repotted plants from thriving. “It is ...