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From bright blooms in spring to the fiery foliage of winter, we’ll share with you our favourite recipes for stunning displays, whatever the weather. Elsewhere, we’ve also got all the expert advice you could possibly need to get started with pots and planters, from the different materials available and what plants work best in them, to natural ways to keep those pesky pests at bay.  \nIf you prefer to challenge yourself to create your own displays, we’ve got you covered. As well as a potting template to achieving striking schemes, we’ll share with your our picks of the best plants for pots, whether that’s a pint-sized planter for a windowsill or balcony, or a towering tub for a patio.  \n20  \n34  \nContents  \nMAINTAIN YOUR POTS  \n6 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT POTS  \nWe dish the dirt on humanity’s favourite plant container  \n14 MAKE YOUR POTSA HOME  \nTo turn your container into a plant’sidea of paradise, you’ll need to get the drainage and potting mix just right  \n20 TAKE CONTROL OF PESTS  \nDon’t let the unwanted attention of pests ruin your pot paradise – learn how to identify and limit the impact of common plant predators  \n30 THE SECRET TO DAZZLING DISPLAYS  \nEmploy the theory of thriller, filler and spiller to achieve stunning results whatever container, season or aspect you are working in  \nSEASONS  \n34 PLAN AHEAD FOR SPRING  \nFill pots with colour to brighten up your Spring garden  \n38 SPRING TO LIFE!  \nPerk up your patio with these amazing pots, which are packed with all of the best plants of the season  \n44 POTS OF SUMMER STYLE  \nHave your patio bursting with colour with these beautiful seasonal ideas  \n48 SUMMER POT RECIPES  \nThese four beautiful containers can be planted up early and will get better and better over the season  \n54 SUMMER CONTAINERS  \nThis seasonal pot pot inspo is ideal for creating a vibrant spot on your patio for the summer months  \n60  \n68  \n74  \n82  \n84  \nTIME FOR BULBS  \nDon’t miss out on planting up one more of these both displays in Alton for fabulous display to look forward to next year  \nLAST-MINUTE COLOUR  \nGive your garden a final burst of colour with these late-season pots  \nHARDY BEAUTIES  \nWe have six recipes for eye-catching containers that are sure to bring you good cheer in the darkest time of year  \nPOTTED BLUES  \nThis flexible wall display can be planted to fit any available space you have on a wall or fence  \n10 BEST CONTAINERS FOR WINTER  \nChoose a mix of these varieties to create a stunning winter pot  \n60  \nPROJECTS  \n86 GROW VEG IN POTS  \nYou don’t need a huge garden to enjoy homegrown veg – discover how to grow a plentiful supply in pots  \n88 PLANTA TIERED HERB PLANTER  \nTransform a plain planter into a unique piece for your garden  \n90 MAKE COLOURFUL OIL DRUM PLANTERS  \nTry an easy upcycling project and turn tatty old metal drums into a fun and colourful container garden  \n68  \n74 96  \nPOT STYLE  \n92 IDEAS FOR HANGING BASKETS  \nThese fresh looks reinvent the classic cottage garden accessory for contemporary spaces  \n96 25 BEST BALCONY PLANTS  \nChoose easy to care for plants for a low maintenance mini plant paradise  \n102 COOL & CONTEMPORARY CONTAINERS  \nThese on-trend planters in shades of grey are just the thing to take you right through the colder months and into spring  \n106 25 BEST PATIO PLANTS  \nThese top performers will keep your outside space looking fabulous every month of the year  \n106  \n5  \n© Getty Images, Alamy  \nP  \nlant pots are simple containers with hidden technical depths. Which ones you choose will have  \nfar-reaching impacts on your garden.  \nAll plants diff","cbCaim0T5KipqYyh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim0T5KipqYyh","pdf",27147460,116,"English","# Everything you need to know about pots\n## Make your pot a home\n## Take control of pests\n## The secret to dazzling displays\n# Seasons\n## Plan ahead for spring\n## Spring to life!\n## Pots of summer style\n## Summer pot recipes\n## Summer containers\n## Time for bulbs\n## Last-minute colour\n## Hardy beauties\n## Potted blues\n## Best containers for winter\n# Projects\n## Grow veg in pots\n## Plant a tiered herb planter\n## Make colourful oil drum planters\n# Pot style\n## Ideas for hanging baskets\n## 25 best balcony plants\n## Cool & contemporary containers\n## 25 best patio plants","[{\"question\":\"How does pot drainage affect which plants a container can support?\",\"answer\":\"A pot’s drainage rate varies by material, size, and design. 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