How to choose garden containers
Transform your outside space into a leafy, low-maintenance haven with our step-by-step guide to choosing chic pots and easy-peasy plants.
What plants to choose
- How to choose garden containers
- How to pick your pots
- What type of pot material to choose
- What plants to choose
- Caring for your pots and plants
* It's essential to select foliage that's suitable for the place where it will be planted. If you're buying from a large DIY chain, plants will often have a label with information to help you with your decisions.
* A specialist garden centre is likely to have a less informative tag, but more knowledgeable staff who will be able to assist you, so don't be afraid to ask for help.
* Think about how you can contrast colours, textures, heights and leaf sizes to give your collection character. It's not necessarily about exotic or rare plants, but successfully combining what's available to create an effective display.
* Planting an abundance of a single colour, in a house-front full of window boxes for example, can create a fantastic impact. Contrasting colours such as red and green give a vibrant display and choosing different shades of a single hue can look fabulous, too.
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Buyer's Guide to Container Gardens
