Many gardeners prefer clay pots.
Make sure your container has a drainage hole. Paul James, host of HGTV's Gardening by the Yard , explains how to use container plants creatively. Containers can be made from almost any material, but make sure they have at least one drainage hole in the bottom to prevent rot. A variety of plants can be put in the container, either separately or together. Make sure each container is large enough for the plant or plants and the surface where it is to be placed sturdy enough to withstand the container's weight.