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Pots to spring into summer

Spring is the time for new life in the garden, but that doesn’t mean you need a huge plot – lots of favourites can grow perfectly well in a container.

The following four pots include shade-tolerant plants, coloured or textured evergreens, cascading elements and eye-catching flowers. There’s something for everyone, and the pollinators will love them, too.

Elegant tabletop display

A low bowl in traditional terracotta provides an elegant start for a spring-tosummer tabletop display of dark leaves

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