Over time, the porous texture causes salt to come to the surface of terracotta, gradually forming a unique pattern. Made from powder-coated metal, it’s a great alternative to plastic and has plenty of space to house plants at a higher level.

Perfect for succulents, cacti, herbs, flowers and shrubs, they’re great for housing plants in the home, garden or balcony. The pots prevent root disturbance as you don’t need to keep potting up and there’s no plastic involved. At Ecopots we are building a community of like-minded spirits who want to live a more conscious life. The hanger balcony planter is from Elho, where 70 per cent of the materials it uses are recycled and the manufacturing process is fully powered by wind turbines. The planter is handmade and resistant to frost and UV, so it should be able to withstand the weather all year round.If you're looking for some tools to get you started, we've found some of the best garden hand trowels and we've also tried and tested the best secateurs. According to manufacturer, Simply Wood, the tanalised (pressure-treated) wood will last for many years. These planters are made from durable iron and are weather-proof, so they should be a hard-wearing and long-lasting alternative to plastic pots.

Or, if you're building up house plant collection we've got a selection of some of the best indoor plant pots, too. The Amsterdam collection includes a range of timeless round plant pots with a tapered design, crafted from recycled plastics, they combine innovation, sustainability and style. Made from high quality, certified recycled materials and with an unique, handmade finish, Belgian designed Ecopots is a brand with durability at its very core. The zinc effect and rope handles have a vintage look, so will work particularly well in a loose, informal garden scheme. This wooden paper potter tool allows you to transform strips of recycled newspaper into seedling pots.These mini planter pots are perfect for young plants and succulents and come ready drilled with a drainage hole. Ecopots offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor flower pots and planters made from recycled materials. Ferm Living Indoor PlanterSuitable for both indoor and outdoor use, this elegant plant box comes from stylish Danish brand Ferm Living. Big or small, round or square; whatever kind of pot or planter you prefer, there is always an Ecopots that matches your needs!