Terracotta pot feet - set of 3
These fantastic pot feet raise the pot off the ground to ensure adequate drainage and prevent waterlogging. Supplied as a set of...
If you have containers full of plants make sure that they are raised off the ground so that water drains away. Pot feet are vital for winter containers, or blocks of wood, preventing frost damage to roots.
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