Plastic pots are a common choice for many gardeners due to their affordability and convenience. However, there are numerous reasons why it might be time to reconsider using plastic pots for your ...

If you are confused about what kind of pot material you should go for when buying planters, this video should help.

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 ...

If you don’t have a proper can, watering plants can often be a messy job. A clever way to water your houseplants however, is ...

Choose between a humble burlap-wrapped plastic pot or handsome woven basket for its base. Birds of paradise are one of those plants that almost look fake even when they’re real, so save yourself ...

One tip to remove stains from plastic is to create a paste from mixing two tablespoons of baking soda with adequate water. Apply the paste to the stained areas and let it sit for a few hours. Then ...

Spencer Pratt uncovered several items from the ruins of his family home with Heidi Montag after losing everything in the Palisades fire.

Most crops begin their lives in tiny plastic trays and pots. But for decades, farmers in Japan have been using pots made from paper. Rather than removing each seedling from its respective pot to ...

while stone pots are excellent for a classical look. Plastic pots are cheap and retain moisture well, but will need wrapping with bubble wrap over winter to prevent plant roots from freezing.

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 ...