The plastic plant pot is the gardener's equivalent to the shopper's plastic carrier bag: we know we use too many of them - some 500 million each year in the UK - but they’re really cheap and ...
Poor Drainage Many plastic pots lack adequate drainage, which can lead to waterlogged soil and root rot. Proper drainage is crucial for plant health, as it allows excess water to escape and ...
Plastic pots are cheap to buy ... Keep leafy herbs compact and productive by removing flower buds and picking regularly. Keep all pots well watered and feed fruit or vegetables with a high ...
But just how green are your fingers? From cutting down on "plant miles" to reusing plastic pots, British gardeners, botanists and environmental campaigners have shared ways to keep your ...