It’s easy and not much different from gardening in a typical landscape garden bed.
Many flowers and vegetables commonly grown in the ground can also be grown in a container garden.
Local garden centers or home improvement stores sell varioussoils and potting mixes.
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Also, figure out how much you need.
Choose the Right Containers
The options for planting containers are limitless.
Don’t overlook containers that can become hanging baskets or “found” objects around the house.
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From whiskey barrels to teacups, practically any container can be a home for plants.
The only limitation is thatdrainage holes are a must.
Smaller containers hold little soil and have little room for error in maintaining soil at the correct moisture level.
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Ensure your planters have good drainage with ample holes, so water doesn’t pool at the bottom.
choose the Best Plants for a Container Garden
What do you want to plant?
Container gardens can be practical, decorative, or full of purpose.
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Perhaps you want to grow vegetables and herbs or brighten your space with colorful flowers.
Or maybe you want to feed and attract birds and pollinators.
When selecting, consider the eventual size, color, texture, and care recommendations for the plant.
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Develop a vision board or collect images and sift through them to determine what you like most about them.
Is there a common thread in plant combinations or color schemes?
Show your ideas to a local garden store or plant nursery expert for more advice.
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They can help youcreate a container gardenthat fits your space and budget.
Why Start Container Gardening?
There are many reasons why container gardening might make sense for you.
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Do not put rocks at the bottom of the container.
The location depends on the sunlight needs of your intended plants, but most edible plants prefer full sun.
Choose a sunny spot for your container garden.
The hard truth about rocks at the bottom of planting containers.
University of Nebraska Extension.
