Sarah Wain, Gardens Supervisor at West Dean Gardens in West Sussex, shows us how to achieve pristine pots.
She explains that she cleans her pots at West Dean Gardens annually, and once again before potting up. Regularly cleaning your flower pots removes any residue fertiliser and destroys any lurking fungi or disease that could harm your plants.
She recommends cleaning flower pots outside in the summer, so you can enjoy the warm weather as you do so. For stubborn stains she recommends soaking the pot for 24 hours in the sink before cleaning and then, using brushes, sponges and soapy water, scrubbing the dirt from the pots.
Although some might consider this gardening task boring, she says it is, in fact, quite theraputic and enjoyable.
Remember - always think about the container you are potting your plant in and make sure it's clean.
More videos from the Alitex Series:
* How to take plant cuttings * How to sow seeds * How to lift and store dahlia tubers * How to pot bulbs for spring * How to clean your greenhouse
Alitex Series Video: How to take plant cuttings
The head gardener at Hinton Ampner shows us how to take plant cuttings, and gurantee next year's stock.
Alitex Series Video: How to sow seeds
Head gardener at Hinton Ampner shows us how to sow seeds, a simple and economical way of raising new plants
Alitex Series Video: How to lift and store dahlia tubers
Head Gardener at Hinton Ampner in Hampshire shows us how to lift dahlias and store the tubers over winter.
Alitex Series Video: How to pot bulbs for spring
Head Gardener at Hinton Ampner in Hampshire shows us how to pot bulbs in preparation for early spring flowers next
Alitex Series Video: How to clean your greenhouse
Sarah Wain, Gardens Supervisor at West Dean Gardens shows us how to effectively clean your greenhouse.
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