Growing shrubs in containers is also a good opportunity to try plants that you might not be able to grow elsewhere in your garden as you can create bespoke planting conditions. For example ...

our expert guide has all the information you need to grow these spectacular shrubs in pots, including the best types of camellias for your displays. Often considered some of the prettiest ...

Jac positions the plants in the large terracotta pot then carefully backfills with potting mix. These plants will be repeated in all the pots, but to create a contrast Jac adds a liquorice plant ...

Winter displays can be planted in autumn. Always use a Best Buy compost for patio pots with a Best Buy controlled-release feed mixed in. Water regularly, especially during summer, and feed with tomato ...

Fill pots with fresh peat-free multi-purpose compost or if you're growing shrubs or long-term plants, use a soil-based John Innes compost. There are peat and peat-free versions, and both are easy ...