Potting and planning for plant perfection

Container planting can add so much to a garden, whatever the season, and there are lots of options to chose from writes Kya de Longchamps

CONTAINER planting allows you the versatility to compose highlights in your garden through every season. Portable, and adding their own dash of presence, use containers to fill out dull areas of patio, break up the uniformity of a border, flank a walkway or even to grow fruits and vegetables on a balcony. There are a wide variety of styles, sizes and materials on the market. Beyond aesthetics, choose a pot for the plant shape, type and conditions. The needs of your plants must come first.

Clay, glazed pots and resin