There are not much rules to restrict you when it comes to choosing containers for your container garden. Moreover, even plastics can be used as DIY pot containers. However, there are still those who aren’t as confident with plastic pots. Are these safe? The answer is yes, in fact, these are very lightweight and durable. Plastic pots are excellent choices for moisture-loving plants, and/or for those which are less than regular with irrigation.

Learn more about:

• How to grow plants in plastic containers

Read the full article here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/growing-plants-in-plastic-pots.htm

What’s great about container gardening is that it is very flexible. Even old scraps like plastic bottles may be used as vegetable pots for your mini garden at home. Interested to turn trash to food? Read on.

The materials that you will need are the following:

• Empty plastic bottle
• Old rags (cotton) or yarn
• Scissors or cutter
• Potting soil mix
• Vegetable seeds or seedlings

Procedures:

1. Cut a 1.5L plastic bottle in half. Puncture three holes approximately one inch apart at the top of the bottle that will serve as drainage for your plant.
2. Add potting soil mix on the side of the bottle where you drilled holes. Cut two strips of wicking fabric or yard and insert it into the neck of the bottle.
3. Add water to the base of your planter. If available, add organic liquid fertilizer such as concoctions and extracts.
4. Sow the seeds or plant a seedling. Water lightly from the top just once to settle them in.

Read the full article here: https://www.agriculture.com.ph/2020/04/08/container-gardening-four-steps-to-use-plastic-bottles-as-vegetable-pots/

Whether you’re a certified green thumb, or still finding your way in the world of greenery, you don’t have to worry since container gardening is very forgiving. Whatever your mistakes may be, there are easy fixes to almost all of them. However, it would still be best for you to learn more about the whole concept of this gardening method first before you jump on it, in order to avoid further hassle on your end later on.

Below are the key points that you have to take note of:

• Important factors when deciding on a container (height, width, drainage)
• Watering
• Fertilizer
• Annuals
• Vegetables
• Herbs
• Fruit trees
• Pros and cons

Read the full article here: https://www.bigcitygardener.com/blog/2018/7/9/container-gardening