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Wanna buy cheap plant pots and containers

I need some good cheap sources for plastic plant pots and containers (about 30) to hide a paved area.

Instore sell them fairly cheaply but they seem to become very brittle after less than a year.

Id like the strong black pots you see small trees and shrubs sold in in garden centres but I cant find anywhere that actually sells those pots.
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  • Nile
    Nile Posts: 14,845 Forumite
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    Hello CitizenBidet

    I'll move your thread to the 'Greenfingered' board, where the gardening experts will see it.;)

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  • csnann
    csnann Posts: 468 Forumite
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    You could try http://www.kaysdiscountgarden.co.uk/ who do all sorts of pots and equipment for reasonable prices.
  • Poppycat
    Poppycat Posts: 19,899 Forumite
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    What about freecycle I seen them many times going free on there, I assume there the smallish sizes one not big planters type containers.
  • wurzelsar
    wurzelsar Posts: 15,316 Forumite
    Makro, Morrisons, B&Q, Focus.

    Keep an eye open for offers, particularly the supermarkets.
    They usually get pots in during spring and not only plastic ones. I've seen large square and round containers in all colours including black at a reasonable price.

    B&Q have probably got more of a selection than anyone...........even compared to our local garden centre.
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  • amyandoli
    amyandoli Posts: 470 Forumite
    morrisons under or near the cut flower tables- ask a member of staff to find them for you. 99p for 8 black plastic old cut flower tubs. pots are about 8in wide at base/12 at top, and about 14in tall. sturdy enough to knock holes in bottom with hammer/nail for drainage. excellent.
  • Poppycat
    Poppycat Posts: 19,899 Forumite
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    I got some of them from Morrisons my advice is to use a drill to make holes for drainage as the plastic can break easily. There not fancy looking though but if hidden out of way they okay
  • julesgr
    julesgr Posts: 657 Forumite
    i got some really nice looking ones 99p stores last year in packs of two with several different styles , they have them again this year.
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  • Lord_Gardener
    Lord_Gardener Posts: 2,971 Forumite
    Worth asking at your local Tesco - we often get them for free from the 'flower' section where they usually have loads going!
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  • smk77
    smk77 Posts: 3,697 Forumite
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    Instore sell them fairly cheaply but they seem to become very brittle after less than a year.

    I bought some from Instore last year and they are still ok. Bought lots more for this year. Mine were used for annuals so I empties them out and stored them in my shed during the winter. This year I plan on using them for growing courgettes and cucumbers.
  • Isatou
    Isatou Posts: 52 Forumite
    Try Car Boot Sales - I manage to get most of mine there!
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