Garden Pots and Planters

Garden Pots and Planters

Garden Pots and planters come in a huge range of sizes and materials. Large garden pots are suitable for some applications however smaller pots are more commonly used and these are suitable for bulbs, succulents and many smaller growing plants that either require extra care, or need to be shifted from season to season.

Terracotta Garden Pots

Long a favourite with gardens terracotta garden pots have a style that is ageless, although modern terracotta pots certainly push the limits.

When purchasing this terracotta pots look for ones that are 'frost resistant' This means that they have been fired at a higher temperature than others. How can tell? Give the pot a tap with your knuckles, if it makes a dull thud - low firing temperature if it makes a ringing sound - high firing temperature.

Garden Pots and planters come in of materials such as traditional terra cotta pots, glazed ceramic pots, cast iron and aluminium pots and even stone and timber.

Lightweight Garden Pots and Planters.

If you are looking at being able to shift pots and planters around, then maybe lightweight GRC pots are the answer. GRC garden pots are Fibre Glass reinforced concrete. Available in a range of styles form traditional to modern, strong, but lightweight.

Styles of pots and planters

With a huge range, from the traditional shapes, urns and the like through to sleek modern designs. It is well worth browsing catalogues and nurseries to find a garden pot that fits in well with the style of garden you have in mind.