Buying guide

Pots, Planters & Growing buying guide

You need to decide which pots and growing items suit your space. This range covers indoor and outdoor planters. It features wooden and metal plant stands alongside a Haxnicks raised bed grow bag. The selection suits people with a few houseplants and a small patch outside, rather than a full allotment. You can choose from Mr Fothergill's seeds and Westland houseplant feed. You will also find bamboo canes, Bosmere garden mesh, Stewart pot saucers and a Stanley dust shovel. This guide helps you pick the right items for your home.

What matters most

Before you pick a pot, check the product page for a drainage hole. If it lacks one, use it as a cover pot with the plant inside its nursery pot. Outdoor pots need drainage so the roots avoid sitting in water over winter. When choosing a planter, always match the saucer to the pot base rather than the rim. The range offers Stewart 30cm saucers in a twin pack. These catch excess water and retain moisture for the roots. The saucers measure 5 cm deep and use black plastic.

How to choose planters

You can select from several planters depending on your decor. There is a 14cm glazed ceramic planter in mocha with a reactive glaze. This item is designed for indoor use. The waterproof ceramic means it can sit on furniture. For a different look, consider the large vintage style ceramic planter. It measures 5.9 by 5.1 inches and features an ice-crack glaze finish. The 16cm wavy flower pot in mocha brown uses recycled plastic and works indoors or out. Finally, the Kähler Gro stoneware pot with saucer at 16.5cm brings a light sand burnt stoneware finish.

Types of plant stand

If you want to display multiple pots, you can choose between metal and wooden plant stands. Both stands are suitable for indoor or outdoor use. The natural wood four tier corner stand features a triangular frame with a 12 inch wide base. It holds at least 5 plant pots and needs some assembly. The white metal display stand offers 2 tiers with removable round trays. It is 10.5 inches wide and 24 inches tall, fitting pots up to 10.5 inches. It features a rust-proof coating, assembles with screws, and includes adjustable feet.

Seeds and growing accessories

The Haxnicks large instant raised bed grow bag is the quick way to grow tomatoes. You can start vegetables on a patio without building anything. It uses a tough polythene construction with reinforced drainage holes. To start growing, you might pick Mr Fothergill's Alyssum Snow Cloth seeds. This hardy annual produces fragrant white blooms and reaches a height of 20 cm. For indoor plants, the Westland droplet feeder comes in a 40ml ready to use format. Read the label carefully, follow the instructions provided, and ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.

Plant support and garden mesh

As your garden grows, you will need tools to support your plants. The Plant It 3ft bamboo stakes come in a pack of 25. These natural bamboo canes provide support for climbing plants, vegetables and flowers. You can also use the Bosmere Tildenet 19mm garden mesh. This strong plastic netting measures 1m by 6m, and it is easy to cut for different garden layouts. For clearing up, the Stanley 40cm metal dust shovel features a telescopic design. This tool includes a strong magnetic pickup to retrieve ferrous metal objects in tight spaces.

Size and material details for planters and plant stands in the range.
ProductSize or dimensionsMaterialKey feature
Homeslates 14cm Indoor Glazed Ceramic Planter14cm high by 14cm acrossGlazed ceramicWaterproof and reactive glaze
Kähler Gro Designer Plant Pot with Saucer 16.5cm16.5cm diameterBurnt stonewareMatching saucer included
Homeslates White Plant Display Stand for Indoor10.5 inches wide, 24 inches tallCoated metalRemovable round trays
Homeslates Natural Wood 4-Tier Corner Plant Stand12 inch wide baseNatural woodHolds at least 5 pots

Updated 9 October 2026.

Common questions

How do I know if an outdoor pot needs a saucer?

Outdoor pots need drainage holes or the roots sit in water over winter. When you choose a planter, match the saucer to the pot base rather than the rim. You can use Stewart 30cm saucers in a twin pack. These catch excess water to retain moisture for the plant.

Can I use the 14cm ceramic planter outdoors?

The 14cm glazed ceramic planter in mocha is designed for indoor use. It features waterproof ceramic and does not mention a drainage hole. If you use it, put the plant inside its nursery pot as a cover pot. For outdoor use, select the 16cm wavy flower pot instead.

What comes with the white metal display stand?

The white metal display stand features 2 tiers with removable round trays. It measures 10.5 inches wide and 24 inches tall, fitting pots up to 10.5 inches. It also has adjustable feet with protective pads to keep it level. You assemble the stand using the included screws.

How does the Haxnicks raised bed grow bag work?

The Haxnicks large instant raised bed is the quick way to grow vegetables and tomatoes on a patio. You do not need to build anything. It features a tough polythene construction and reinforced drainage holes. Sturdy integral corner supports keep the raised bed firmly in shape during filling.

What are the Plant It 3ft bamboo stakes used for?

The Plant It 3ft bamboo stakes provide support for climbing plants, vegetables and flowers. They come in a pack of 25. The natural bamboo construction withstands outdoor weather conditions and promotes upright growth. At 3 feet high, they support most climbing varieties without obstruction in raised beds.