Gardening Advice & Inspiration

Give your garden a spring transformation with our step by step guide to planting up a hanging basket!

In this article, we'll explore key visual cues, unusual growth patterns, and discolouration that can help you diagnose and address plant diseases, preserving the health and vitality of your plants and garden.

From the delicate germination process to the blooming finale and the bountiful harvest, this article covers the art of seed propagation right through to transform your gardening experience. Let's get growing!

Rounding up the essential products and our top tips for sowing and growing this gardening year!

With the rising cost of fuel, food, and energy, many find that there is not much left over at the end of the month to devote to hobbies - such as gardening.

Whether your garden is big or small there are always ways to make your garden an environmentally friendly space, regardless of your experience level. Here are our top tips on becoming more eco friendly in the garden.

We're digging a little deeper to advise on how to get the best out of your soil so that you can grow happy and healthy plants year after year!

Choosing the right plastic plant pot is essential for healthy plants, better watering control and successful growth. Whether you are starting seeds, potting on young plants or planting shrubs and small trees, understanding pot sizes and their uses will help you get stronger root systems and more vibrant growth.  Plastic plant pots are widely used because they are lightweight, durable and suitable for both indoor and outdoor gardening. This guide explains common sizes, when to use them and how to match the pot to the plant’s needs. Why Pot Size Matters The size of a plant’s container influences how much soil it holds, how quickly it dries out and how freely roots can grow. Choosing a pot that is slightly larger than the plant’s current rootball allows healthy development without stressing the plant. Overly large pots can hold too much moisture and cause root rot, while too-small pots restrict root growth. Lightweight plant pots 9 cm round lightweight plant potsDimensions 9 cm top diameter × 7 cm depthCapacity 0.29 litresRecommended use Bedding and young plants 11 cm round lightweight plant potsDimensions 11 cm top diameter × 8.8 cm depthCapacity 0.52 litresRecommended use Bedding and young plants Heavyweight plant pots 6 cm round heavyweight plant potsDimensions 6 cm top diameter × 4.4 cm base × 5.8 cm depthCapacity 0.12 litresRecommended use Bedding, young plants, cacti and succulents 9 cm round heavyweight plant potsDimensions 9 cm top diameter × 6.3 cm base × 8.7 cm depthCapacity 0.37 litresRecommended use Bedding and young plants 12 cm round heavyweight plant potsDimensions 12 cm top diameter × 7.7 cm base × 10.7 cm depthCapacity 0.735 litresRecommended use Bedding and young plants Container plant pots 1 litre 13.2 × 10 × 10.4 cm 1.5 litre 15.1 × 11.2 × 11.9 cm 2 litre 16.7 × 12.5 × 13.2 cm 3 litre 19 × 14 × 15 cm 4 litre 21 × 15.5 × 17 cm 5 litre 22.5 × 16.5 × 18 cm 7.5 litre 26 × 19.8 × 21 cm 10 litre 26 × 23.8 × 22 cm Square plant pots 9 cm square 489 ml 10 cm square 1.4 litres 13 cm square 2.4 litres Heavy duty container pots without handles 12, 15, 20 and 25 litre sizes for tree production and growing Heavy duty container pots with handles 30, 35, 43, 50, 60, 75, 80, 90, 100, 125 and 130 litre sizes Giant round plant pots 160 L 80 × 51 cm210 L 80 × 55 cm230 L 85 × 55 cm285 L 95 × 55 cm350 L 95 × 73 cm500 L 103 × 80 cm600 L 120 × 68 cm750 L 120 × 78 cm1000 L 140 × 90 cm1500 L 155 × 100 cm What to Use Different Pots For Seed and Young Plants Small plastic pots (9–13 cm) work well for sowing seeds and raising cuttings. They hold just enough compost for early root development and make it easy to water evenly. Potting On As plants grow, move them into slightly larger pots (15–20 cm) to allow roots room to expand before final planting. Feature Plants and Shrubs Larger pots (25 cm plus) provide space for strong root growth and soil volume for established plants, shrubs or patio specimens. Vegetables and Edibles Medium and large containers are ideal for crops like tomatoes, peppers and salad greens. Choose pots that give at least 20–30 cm of soil depth for vegetables that need room for root spread and moisture retention. Tips for Choosing a Plastic Pot Match to the rootball: Select a pot slightly bigger than the plant’s current root spread. Drainage matters: Always choose pots with drainage holes or add them yourself.Avoid overpotting: Larger pots retain more moisture than needed for small plants and can lead to root issues.Raise pots off the ground: Use pot feet or similar to help drainage and airflow. Caring for Plants in Plastic Pots Water regularly: Smaller pots dry out faster, especially in bright weather. Feed appropriately: Use a balanced feed for plants in containers. Repot when needed: If roots start circling the edge of the pot, it’s time to go up a size.

In this article, we outline the process of growing poinsettias, organic pest control methods used in the greenhouse, and tips for maintaining their health at home.