Many plants can be grown in containers, from bedding plants, bulbs, vegetable and fruit crops to shrubs and trees. Whether your garden is large, small or simply a courtyard or balcony, container gardening gives you the freedom to create instant and changeable displays through the seasons.
Get the best displays and crops from your pots, with top tips and advice on what to plant, choosing containers, the best composts to choose and inspiring planting ideas in the first of a two-part Masterclass series and live Q&A with Associate Editor, David Hurrion.
Part 1 - Summer containers
Part 2 - Autumn, spring and winter containers
All registrants will be able to download a set of course notes and will also be sent a link to view a recording of the webinar shortly after it has ended.
Agenda
Perfect places to use pots and containers to best effect
The pros and cons of growing in containers
Creative container choices to suit your plants
Why composts and growing mediums are crucial for container success
How to tailor composts for summer plants
Simple ways to re-use and re-invigorate composts for the summer
Why moisture retention is crucial for containers
Efficient ways to make the best use of water for plants in pots
Design principles for creative containers
Ways to grow permanent structural plants in pots
Easy care ornamental plants to add to your containers for early- to late-summer colour
Low-maintenance planting ideas to take the effort out of container gardening
How to make best use of flower and foliage colour for creative and stylish combinations
Easy ways to keep containers flowering this summer
David has been gardening for more than 50 years, he has designed, built and planted many show gardens, including at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show. His extensive knowledge and practical experience is based on thorough botanical and...