
'Garden furniture made from weave or metal is very low maintenance as it can be left outside all year.' 'Invest in stylish new garden furniture and you'll want to stay outdoors year-round,' advises Sarah Squire of Squire's Garden Centres. Sarah also says to use large pots to make a real statement, and suggests using evergreen buxus plants to introduce shape and structure.ĭon't forget that the actual containers themselves can be a stylish feature for any patio space – we've got tons of gorgeous designs in our garden planter ideas. Sarah Squire, Chairman of Squire's Garden Centres, suggests 'add ready planted containers – all the hard work has been done for you! Simply place them by your front door or on your patio to give instant impact to your garden.' Mix and match pots in an assortment of colors and choose plants in varying heights to quickly transform your outdoor space,' Marcus says.


'Container planting is ideal for compact spaces, plus there are a number of vegetables that can be grown in pots, meaning you don't have to wait for an allotment space to start growing your own home-grown produce. 'Patio pots, hanging baskets and window boxes are the perfect way to add color and interest to your garden and many plants simply need to be occasionally watered and pruned,' says Marcus Eyles, Horticultural Director at Dobbies.
