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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.”

Read more: https://www.designmom.com/living-well-7-secrets-for-a-successful-container-garden/

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.”

Read more: https://www.gardeningchannel.com/sucessful-container-gardening-secrets/

Container gardens are growing in popularity and nowadays they are a common sight in urban settings. While raising plants in containers is not overly complicated, few steps are critical for the success of gardening in containers.

Water and nutrients are as critical for the plants as they are for humans. Care needs to be taken so as not to add too much water, while nutrients can be delivered through the use of fertilizers. The size of the planter is also important and it should have a drain hole at the bottom. In case the pot sits flat on a surface that is not porous, the use of risers is recommended in order to improve drainage.

Key Takeaways:

• Many potting soils have no nutrients and need to be supplemented with slow-release fertilizer.
• Use items such as tea cups, shot glasses, and small terra cotta pots to elevate containers.
• Small pots hold less soil, which gives you less margin for error when watering.

“If your container is skimpy on drainage, don’t be afraid to make a few extra holes in the bottom. For ceramic pots, use a drill with a special bit and always wear your safety goggles—these pots can crack.”

Read more: https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/6-secrets-to-a-successful-container-garden-47800