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Container Gardening is an attractive option for people who do not have a significant area to spare for growing vegetables, herbs, and other plants.
You will be amazed to know that endless varieties of plants and vegetables are grown in containers and pots. The best part is that they thrive equally well in containers if appropriately maintained.
You can do so many things with the containers and pots. You can put pots or hanging baskets adorned with beautiful and tiny flowers on the porch or patio. You can put vegetable containers in the backyard, where you’ll have easy access to them during cooking.
The thumb rule of container gardening is to choose proper quality containers and pots for growing plants. They should have proper drainage so that the plants do not get damaged. Using pot liners to retain moisture in the roots and plants without drying out quickly is advisable.
The potting soil also plays a vital role in container gardening. To ensure that the plants usually grow, it is crucial to use rich soil, preferably with a high content of compost. On average, most plants need direct sunlight of 5-6 hours daily. Place the containers in such a location where the plants can get ample sunlight to perform their best.
Plants grown in pots or containers need more fertilizer as fertilizers tend to get drained with frequent watering. It is advisable to use water-based dilute fertilizers frequently so that the plants have access to essential nutrients.
Begonia, Geranium, Salvia, Petunia, Pansies, Zinnias, Marigold, Nasturtium, and Periwinkle are good annuals for container gardening. There are beautiful plants that are apt for container gardening. Apart from flowering plants and annuals, you can also grow vegetables in containers. Beans, Cabbage, Beets, Carrots, Lettuce, Spinach, Tomatoes, Radish, Eggplant, Pepper, etc., grow well in containers; You can also plant most herbs in containers. You can grow aromatic herbs like Basil, Rosemary, Thyme, Coriander, and Sage.
With such wide different varieties to plant, you can try your hands on container gardening. It will undoubtedly prove to be a satisfying experience.
