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1. If you have a patio or deck, you may be considering adorning it with potted plants. The problem with containerized plants on concrete or wood surfaces is the stains that they create.

Potting the plants. I buy the plants for my container gardens at one time so I can do all my potting simultaneously. I use primarily large pots (14-inch and larger) around our landscape, so I’m ...

No potted plant will thrive in poor, dense soil. Don’t use garden soil or stuff left over from last year’s pots. The classic general purpose potting soil is a peat-based mixture with perlite ...

Give some thought to the pots, the soil and the plants themselves.

If you’re unsure about what container to go for, we’d recommend the brand’s loft pot (£17, Patchplants.com) – it has a hidden reservoir to make sure your plant is kept adequately watered ...

Too much sunshine can take its toll on container gardens. They're already at a disadvantage – potted plants tend to get hotter and dry out quicker than those planted in the cool ground. The ...