May 2012 Whether you’re a professional gardener, a keen hobbyist, or a total novice, you’ll find that plug plants can really make a difference. If you buy plug plants rather than seeds you’ll find them easier to bring on and they also create an immediate visual effect. Although seeds cost less, you can find cheap plug plants, particularly if you order plug plants direct online.

So what exactly are plug plants, and how do plug plants differ from other seedlings? If you look at plug plants for sale you’ll see that they are small plants that have been nurtured in a miniature planter, just a few centimetres in diameter. This tiny container has peat moss or potting soil and provides all that’s needed for the plug plants to develop.

The plug plants UK containers are disposable, and you remove the plug plants to put them into a prepared small hole in the ground. This method of planting is a little like plugging the plants into the garden, and that’s how plug plants got their name. Dampen the plug plants if necessary to help them slide out of the container, and you can use a little pressure on the base to ease them out.

You do need to be careful with your plug plants at first as plug plants have been well cared for in a greenhouse environment. Don’t over water your plug plants or you could damage their roots, but keep an eye on them as they get used to outdoor conditions and make sure they have enough moisture. Direct sunlight could also make your plug plants look a bit wilted at first until they harden up, but this method should prove more successful than planting seeds.

Another advantage of plug plants over seeds is that you can lay out the design of your garden or other land and see immediately how effective your plan is. For professional gardeners it can be important to create a good visual impression quickly, and plug plants are a real bonus. It’s simpler to deal with weeds when you use plug plants, as it’s easier to distinguish between the weeds and the plug plants. Plug plants have the look of the mature plant in miniature, so they not only look nice but you can also tell they’re the ones to be looked after.

If your local garden centres don’t have plug plants for sale you can also buy plug plants by post. The range of plug plants includes annual plug plants, perennial plug plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables. In fact you can find plug plants by post and buy plug plants direct online for most of your gardening needs.

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