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Advice on where to x-large plant pots

last year

I'm looking for some large, e.g. 4 foot high, pots/planters for outdoor paved area. Does anyome have tips on where to purchase large pots shich aee cost effective? Many thanks

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angelavdavis
last year
TKe a look at primrose online
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