With things quieter in the garden, it can be a good time of year to give pots and planters some TLC to make sure they’re prepped for the colder and wetter weather. A job that often gets forgotten about - but one that is essential for autumn and winter - is adding pot feet underneath containers. And this year, I’ve tried making my own to save money.
‘The benefits of using pot feet for containers are considerable,’ says Julian Palphramand, Head of Plants at British Garden Centres. ‘In winter, they raise containers just a few centimetres above cold, damp surfaces, allowing excess water to drain freely. This prevents waterlogging, which is a common issue that can lead to root rot when soils remain wet, and temperatures drop.’
