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Anybody can start a garden, no matter how much space you have available. Now that we’re all home and have a lot of time on our hands, we are all able to start a garden, it’s good to have a project to focus on. There are different types of gardens that you can start, one of them is a container garden, which is good for people without a lot of space. Container gardening puts plants and/or herbs into a container to grow.

Key Takeaways:

• Make a thought-out plan before actually gardening and take time and environment into account.
• Double cropping and companion planting can help to better utilize space when space constraints are present.
• Community gardening allows for a social hobby with positive goals and outcomes.

“Make sure the garden will be in an area that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight a day, but also be cautious about too much sunlight. You don’t want to scorch your plants!”

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Lack of adequate space does not mean you need to give up your desire for gardening. Space saving ideas for gardening are abundant, and garden containers are becoming more and more popular. They can serve as decoration, add character to open spaces and most importantly can provide edible plants. Similar to actual gardens, soil is the foundation of the successful container plant. It is very likely that you would need to use potting soil and add compost for the added benefit. Containers should have drainage holes while material should be chosen based on the location where you intend to keep your container. They are easy to maintain, with main concern being watering and fertilizing. As for the choice of plants, almost anything can be grown in a container. While the yield will not match the regular garden yield, you are sure to have as much fun while growing a container garden.

Key Takeaways:

• Container gardening should start with a good quality potting soil to which you can add compost. Potting soil is lighter than regular gardening soil.
• You can choose plastic pots since clay ones dry out and metal ones often get too hot; try to choose a pot with drainage or drill holes to create drainage.
• It is a good idea to start with transplanting rather than seed growing; you should consider lettuces and tomatoes.

“Container gardens are easier to maintain since they are usually up close in places where you can deadhead spent flowers and trim yellowing leaves. Your weeding chores will be virtually nonexistent!”

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Parsley, chives, cilantro and tarragon are easy enough to grow if you are just getting started with container gardening. These are very delicious in many dishes as well. Make sure your containers have proper drainage holes. Ideally you want to use loose and lightweight gardening soil. You want to use either a water-soluble fertilizer or slow release fertilizer for when the seeds are planted. Make sure you know what kind of sunlight the plant you are growing needs.

Key Takeaways:

• Cilantro, tarragon, and parsley are useful in the kitchen and easily grown in containers.
• Several vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers, and even lettuce are all well-suited for container gardening.
• Your containers should have adequate size and drainage, and should be filled with dedicated potting soil.

“If you are new to gardening, start with plants that are easy to grow.”

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