Plastic plant pots are a ubiquitous item in the garden, regardless of size or style, but they're one of those items that you ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...