How to plan pretty pots and bountiful baskets
Petunias are an excellent and cost-effective way to fill a container
Image: Petunia ‘Orchid-Flowered Mixed’ F1 Hybrid from T&M
It’s amazing what a difference a few pots and baskets can make to your outside space. Containers, window boxes, planters and hanging baskets are a great way create a garden, even in a small soil-less courtyard or on a bland balcony. And if you grow plants from seed, you can add lots of colour without breaking the bank. Here, radio garden expert Shaun Gagie shares his five top tips for creating beautiful container displays…
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My name is Shaun Gagie and I am a keen gardener, living in a 1960s semi in Denton, Manchester with my partner John, dog Boo and 10 chickens. I was a contestant on the Big Allotment Challenge in 2014 and I am one of the gardening experts on BBC Radio Manchester on a Saturday morning. I like to blog about what is happening in my own garden over on Twitter and Instagram.