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Polypots?

Amy LathwellAmy Lathwell Posts: 102
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Hi all

 

Just wondering what people's thoughts are on polythene plant pots? As my beds are not dug out yet and won't be until after Christmas - just wondering if these bag-pots are ok instead of forking out for loads of tubs? (I have a few tubs)

Thanks

 

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  • bekkie hughesbekkie hughes Posts: 5,294
    I tried them a few years back, i didnt do that well with them, that said, im a very neglectful gardener, i often forget to water etc. image



    Loo roll middles are a good disposable pot image
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,444

    I've used them, they're OK but if you have to move them around and they change shape you can dislodge roots. 



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Amy LathwellAmy Lathwell Posts: 102

    Thanks Bekkie! I might still give them a go and have planters as well - just wondered whether anyone had any problems with them.

     

    I'll TRY not to be neglectful! image

  • Amy LathwellAmy Lathwell Posts: 102

    Ah - good point Nutcutlet....have to bear that in mind when I use them

  • bekkie hughesbekkie hughes Posts: 5,294
    I spose if you can put them in a tray of some sort to keep them steady, that should help, is this for the wedding? How exciring! image



    Have a look on the bargains on the high st thread, lots of tips on there image
  • Amy LathwellAmy Lathwell Posts: 102

    Yes, they are for the wedding image

    I spoke to my Mother-in-law today and she said that she couldn't get anything to grow in them image

    Ooooh I will have a nosey at that thread ta! I got a bargain myself today - one of those small pvc greenhouses (4 tier) for £10! It was in a shop called 'this is it' which is where one of our local woolworths used to be - pretty chuffed with that!

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