Personally, I think gardening in containers is the best thing since sliced bread The possibilities really are endless. you can grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers or even a combination of. how great is that?
Household containers become garden art (recyclers rejoice). with a little ingenuity one can turn items that originally were not designed as planter but have great potential as a garden container.
Big Plastic party bowls (usually reserved for dips and chips) can be useful and colorful. Great place for growing herbs.
Large metal or plastic buckets are attractive because they are deep and wide with the added bonus of handles (easy to move).
Wire or wicker baskets, just line with plastic or moss.
Large old toys like a dump truck or wagon, especially if they still have wheels.
Just on rule to follow, no matter what material you use, it must have drainage holes
As a container gardener (yes we are in our own class) you do have an easier time then the traditional gardener. you can make use of the smallest of space. Smaller space means less variables to deal with. Skip the backbreaking work of tilling and adding soil amendments to the beds. Harvesting is easier, you can bring the pot to you almost never have weeds. Containers are mobile, regroup them into a pleasing combination and take advantage of the changing seasons.
What about that old sayinglocation, location, location? Anyone with a speck of outdoor space can enjoy the therapeutic and rewarding pursuit of gardening. Balcony or porch, deck or patio even steps are places to display year round interest. fill the pot with a sweet smelling plant and welcome your visitors with a heavenly aroma. it is an easy way to bring the garden closer to you or a window box planted with herbs and lettuce, easy picking for a salad. Even in the yard, you can integrate garden containers in the overall scheme. fill in seasonal gaps and take advantage of specialized micro-environments. put each container where it fits best and move aside when it is past prime.
There are many great books that can offer how to advice on preparing, selecting plants, choosing containers and creating various themes. Books can be a guide for anyone wishing to transform even the smallest corner with flair and confidence. make efficient use of your space with container gardening, where you can grow good things to eat or just look at Even with one container and a little planning you can have garden for all seasons
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