Pot Gardening: Tips on having Your Perfect Home Garden

It’s easier to grow plants in bigger containers than the small ones as they can store more soil in them. The soil in small containers dries out quickly, especially in the hot summer months. It is also important to decide which plant goes into which container.

Choosing the Pots

Proper water drainage is important for a plant to thrive. Whenever you pick a container, check for proper drainage holes. If water gets clogged in the pot then your plants may die. In case your container doesn’t have holes, you can drill some on your own.

Water Drainage

Choose a spot that gets ample sunlight during the day for your planter. To pick an appropriate place for your planter, put it in a place you want to and then time how long the sun hits it.

Light and Temperature

It is important to use high-quality soil for your containers. Do not use normal garden soil for your pots as it will not drain properly.

Potting Soil

Watering your pots properly plays an important role in the growth of your garden. The soil in the pots should be evenly moist and not soaking wet.

Watering

Fertilize the soil to give your pot plants the nutrients they need to grow well. If the soil in the pots isn’t fertilized, then add some organic compost to give your plants a kick start.

Fertlising Plants

When looking for vegetables for your pots, choose small varieties and compact plants that will do well in small spaces. Ensure that the climate has enough days for the plant to mature.

Vegetables

Greens like spinach, lettuce can also do well in containers. The best part about growing these plants is that you can snip to eat one day and it will grow again. You will need a wide container to sow spinach and lettuce as the spread area will be more.

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