The more soil you can fit in your pot, typically, the healthier your plants will be. You should use at least 14-inch hangers if you are going that route. Half barrel containers are great for having enough space and drainage. You will want to fertilize your plants often and make sure they have plenty of water. You’ll need to know what kind of climate your plants need for the location. You can always move the plants if they are not thriving.

Key Takeaways:

• You want to make sure your pots have enough room for drainage of water.
• You want to choose quality soil or mix your own blend so the crops have adequate nutrition.
• Make sure your plants don’t get too much sunlight while allowing the rain to water them. Fertilize the plants when they seem hungry.

“Potting up geraniums in your uncle’s old boots might be cute, but even his feet are not big enough to create a cavity for soil to sustain plant life very well.”

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Container gardens are becoming the new normal for people who don’t want the maintenance costs of having to plant a full garden. By following a few simple tips it is easy to have plants that are healthy without having to do too much.

You need to water them at least daily. You will want to make sure your pot has enough room for healthy soil. You don’t want to use soil from your own yard.

Key Takeaways:

• Container gardens are perfect for people who have little time or space for a garden.
• When planning a container garden, you should first figure out where to put it because that will dictate which plants you can use.
• Keep a rigorous watering schedule, and make sure you fertilize your plants well.

“Plastic and fiberglass are portable and lightweight if the container will transition inside for the winter, but homeowners might want something more durable if it will withstand winter weather outdoors.”

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Ideally, you want to choose garden containers that are large enough that you don’t have to water them constantly. If they don’t have adequate drainage then you will need to drill holes so the water doesn’t build up. You want to choose pots that are not going to dry out in the sun or become weathered. It is unlikely that you will overwater the plants so you want to make sure to be generous with watering.

Key Takeaways:

• When making a container garden, you should first choose your containers carefully because the materials have pros and cons.
• Make sure your containers are clean, and plan out your garden first.
• Your plants will need extra fertilizer and water, and you should harvest any vegetables regularly.

“The beauty of container gardening is that you can move pots to more favourable conditions if they’re not thriving in their original location.”

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