There are a lot of things you can consider when choosing containers for your outdoor plants. Theseis are thelesson will run through the main things to keep in mind.
First up is drainage. This one’s easy: make sure your container has holes in the bottom. These are essential to allow excess water to escape and prevent the roots becoming waterlogged which will kill the plant. If you are planting into a pot without any drainage holes, make sure to drill some.
Next, think about weight. When you add together the weight of your container, soil, plants and water things start to get very, very heavy. If planting up high, make sure that your balcony, windowsill or rooftop can hold this combined weight. Will you need to move the plants around regularly? In this case choose a lighter pot, or put it on wheels so it can be easily rolled to a new position.
Presented by Alice Vincent (http://instagram.com/noughticulture), Telegraph journalist and author of How to Grow Stuff.
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