Gardening Tips
  • Flexibility. Containers allow you to enjoy plants in areas where a traditional garden is awkward or impossible. Even with limited space, container gardening gives you the opportunity to grow fruits, vegetables, flowers and shrubs just about anywhere. Plants thrive on rooftops, decks, balconies, stairs and even on the stoop of your mobile home.
  • Mobility. Plants in containers can be moved easily around your garden and can be brought indoors during severe weather.
  • Pest Control. If pests infect your plants in a container, you can easily remove and treat them with spray without disturbing other plants.
  • Decoration. Pots of blooming flowers can decorate a sparsely decorated deck or porch easily. You can also use containers in areas of your yard where it's difficult to grow flowers or plants in the ground.
Tips for Container Gardening
  • Consider the elements. Will your potted plants thrive best near your house or under your shady oak or sunny deck? Are your plants in a wind-and flood-safe area?
  • Types of containers. From old shoes to a car tire, there are a wide variety of containers to use for your garden. Be choosy and creative in selecting your containers. Keep in mind that size, material and shape of the container should be conducive to your plant's health as well as your surroundings. Be sure there is proper drainage in whatever container you may choose.
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