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Old stone containers are expensive but indestructible, elegant and, because of their weight, permanent. Reconstituted stone containers look almost as authentic and are considerably cheaper. Moulded concrete urns and pots are cheaper still, but for the first few growing seasons look a little new and raw. Once they have aged and a little moss or algae is growing on them, however, they will blend into the garden. You can hasten the process by painting the new containers with milk or yoghurt to encourage the growth of algae.

Terracotta containers have a warm, sunny feel to them, but be sure only to buy frostproof pots if you intend to leave them outdoors through the winter. Plastic containers are, of course, the cheapest and last a long time. Once they are planted up with attractive herbs, they can look just as elegant and showy as more expensive containers.