Having a container garden will keep you from having to do back-breaking weed pulling and is easy with a few hints.

There are actually some seeds made specifically for container gardening. To start, make sure that you choose large containers such as old wine barrels or recycled containers. Don’t go too small in choosing your container. You may need to thin your plants. For instance, if you plant twenty-five seeds in a container and they all actually sprout, you may need to thin them out or they might not grow fruit.

You also need to use a good potting soil with nutrients and fertilize because plants can’t reach out for their own nutrients. To determine if plants need water, put your finger in the soil, and if it is dry below the first knuckle bone, water immediately.

Key Takeaways:

• There are species of plants that are bred to be small but still produce fruits, which are great for container gardens.
• When growing your own container garden, you should choose good containers first.
• Avoid thinning out your seedlings, feed your plants a lot of fertilizer, and more for a great container garden.

“As an example of the importance of thinning seedlings, she uses her compact zucchini Astia, which has light speckled green leaves and bears the zucchinis at the center of the plant, as an example”

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The secret to successful container gardening is making sure you ask yourself the right questions about what kind of plants you want to keep healthy. You will need the right pot for proper soil and drainage. You will need to keep them in a climate that is proper for their needs. You can use almost anything as a pot but you will need enough room for healthy soil. Buy good soil, fertilizer, and make sure your plants get plenty of water.

Key Takeaways:

• Buy quality soil instead of trying to use soil from your yard. You want quality nutrients for long living healthy plants.
• Choose a container that allows for proper drainage. You can use creative ideas if you want; just make sure they can hold enough soil.
• Try to make sure to water once a day. Over-watering is unlikely, but you don’t want to overdo it trying to save the plants that you forgot to water.

“Gardening is one of my favorite hobbies and has become such a source of happiness over the last six years. That’s right, it’s been six years since I planted my first container garden on the balcony of my second-floor apartment.”

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When creating a container garden, it’s important to remember that different plants have different needs for sun, soil, and water. You don’t want to pair a plant that likes it dry (e.g., rosemary) with one that likes it damp (e.g., an upright fern). Check the tags that come with the plants or search online to find out their needs.

From a design perspective, aim for contrasts: tall mixed with low, big leaves mixed with small. When it comes to color, however, make sure to avoid clashes.

Key Takeaways:

• With some work, you can maintain a beautiful container garden full of healthy plants.
• You should only combine plants that like the same living conditions to keep them all growing well.
• Have a variety of plants, but keep the containers themselves following the same theme.

“Once you’ve narrowed you choices down to plants that can actually live together, it’s time to look at that all-important design process. Generally in a container garden you want contrasts.”

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