On Thu, 30 Mar 2017 18:17:28 +0100, Chris Hogg wrote:

On Thu, 30 Mar 2017 17:04:04 +0100, "James Wilkinson Sword"
wrote:

What is it with people using tacky plastic flowerpots in their gardens? Plastic pots are what you take the plant home in from B&Q. Haven't these people heard of glazed clay?

Depends. I save all my flowerpots that contained plants bought at
garden centres as they're useful for potting-on plants that are being
raised prior to them being planted in the garden.

Larger plastic planters are lighter and cheaper than the fancy glazed
pottery ones, but I will admit I do prefer the latter for permanent
display e.g. on the patio or in the conservatory.

When they're full of earth, both are about the same weight.

If you're just raising loads in a greenhouse, sure, use plastic. But for permanent plants in the garden?!

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