CONTAINER GARDENING 101: Choosing the right container
Get it right first time, for you and your plants.
If you’ve ever walked through a garden centre, you’ll know that containers come in all shapes and sizes. The options are endless, from the materials to the size and shape: you have almost as much variety in container choices as you do plants to fill them.
Although design is a factor, choosing containers is not only about looks: they need to be the right size and have enough drainage to ensure your plants grow successfully. The materials you choose also have an impact, each with their own pros and cons. We break down the characteristics of containers so that you can decide what suits your taste best, and what will suit your plants.
Materials
Plastic
Most next-generation gardeners would like to start with the cheapest option – plastic. Plastic containers are inexpensive, durable and come in a variety of styles and colours. There is
