I’m always buying small terra-cotta pots with plants. After transplanting them into the garden, I’m left with a huge surplus of pots piled high in my basement, and they’re too good to throw out.

Elsewhere, Dunelm has the Elements Striped Ceramic Windowsill Plant Pot for £20, which comes in three bright colourways. Or, check out the Extra-large terracotta plant pot for £24.99 at H&M Home.

Choose pots that are large enough for your plant, have drainage holes and will suit the style of your garden. Frost-proof terracotta pots are ideal for long-term planting and their weight gives ...

I'm always buying small terra-cotta pots with plants. After transplanting them into the garden, I'm left with a huge surplus of pots piled high in my basement, and they're too good to throw out.