mobile Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Hi, I'm planning early for care of my plants during my holidays this year. Previously I've been able to rely on someone watering them every day but this might not be an option this year. As such, I need to provide my plants with as big a water reservoir as possible so they only need watering every few days. All of the square pot and tray combinations I have seen have shallow trays but I require deep trays, especially for my Utricularia. Most of my plants that will need care are on 78cm x 24cm shelves so ideally I am looking for a tray/pot combination which would best utilise this space. Any suggestions on anything suitable? Thanks, Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petr D. Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) Hi Carl, try to look for some cat litter trays. They are pretty deep (the bigger one I use is 10cm deep). Regards Edited February 20, 2010 by Petr D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johns Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 You can find square pots on ebay.co.uk, I haven't managed to find square trays there though. Using cat litter trays sounds like a good idea, might also be worth looking for plastic food containers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dode Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 I recently bought cat litter trays in Poundland that are adequate for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Try Kay's Horticulture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile Posted February 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 The cat litter tray suggestion seems like a good solution Try Kay's Horticulture. I think they went into administration last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=Joel=- Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 The Garland trays are very good value, mainly because they will last you an age. Garland Trays If you have got access to the main you could make something like this, automatic top up. Just a pump in a water bucket set on a timer really :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 I have bought some from wilkinsons before(50cm x 40cm x 10cm deep)black and strong. ada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLee Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Wilkinsons are selling square pots in 4" and 5" (I think), I bought some just last week.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petesredtraps Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 The Garland trays are very good value, mainly because they will last you an age.Garland Trays If you have got access to the main you could make something like this, automatic top up. Just a pump in a water bucket set on a timer really :) That Garland product site is superb-thanks for that Joel. Have you seen their grow beds? They'd make a great Bog garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Have you seen their grow beds? They'd make a great Bog garden. I don't think so - "raised beds drain well" I think they will just be 4 wood or plastic planks, ie sides but no base. That would be an expensive way to buy 4 planks !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=Joel=- Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) I use the garland 2ft square trays as the fit perfectly in the greenhouse, no wasted space ! Anyone local to this place can pick up supplies in bulk, cuts the cost down on pots & labels bhgsltd. They will deliver too but havent a clue how good or bad that service is. Again, I buy the slightly more expensive, TEKU pots, but they should last a long time so to me makes more sense. Edited February 21, 2010 by -=Joel=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartF Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 I usually get my pots here: The Garden Superstore They have a good selection of square pots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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