Drainage is a hugely important element for growing any plants in a planter or container. If there is nowhere for excess water to go, then it can pool in the bottom of the planter and ultimately kill ...

Good drainage is key when planting flowers, foliage, or vegetables in containers. Drainage holes allow the water to escape so that the roots don't sit in soggy soil and rot. Unfortunately, many ...

Growing vegetables, herbs and flowers in containers opens up the gardening world, whether you only have space on a patio or wish to keep certain plants close to the kitchen. Whatever the size of the ...

Monty Don was back helping gardeners prepare their window boxes. In tonight’s episode of Gardeners’ World, the presenter was organising a planter for a sunny location, and he shared some “rules” that ...

Planter boxes are great for adding a bit of green to your deck. We designed a few different DIY plans you can use to build your own planter boxes. POP Projects is a collection of new and classic ...

You'll get the best results when drilling ceramic, porcelain, or concrete with a masonry bit tipped with carbide or diamond. A carbide bit will be slower going than diamond. You can also use a ...