If you're a houseplant enthusiast, only the best pots will do for your prized plants. Containers that are as beautiful as your beloved greenery may be easy to find, but the price can put a damper ...

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 ...

Before repotting plants, experts recommend cleaning your plastic or ceramic pots to minimize pests and pathogens. Diseases ...

If you're starting a balcony garden, hold off on buying regular round pots and invest in some window boxes instead. Here's ...

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 ...