Container Gardening | Get Creative
A container garden is an attractive method of gardening with less work than the traditional in-ground method and gives high yield in fresh, healthy produce. Using containers makes it easier to control soil and watering needs as well as sunlight and fertilizer.
TYPES OF CONTAINERS
POTS
Be creative by using large containers or grouping small pots. Herbs in small pots surrounded by marigolds or other summer annuals make an attractive display. Some of my herbs are planted in old boots and placed around the gardens. All types of pots can be used such as decorative, plastic, or clay.
Be careful not to overcrowd the container, but it is good to mix different types of plants (we will talk companion plants in another post). Too many plants in the pot will demand more watering.
Growing in Pots | Container Gardening | Get Creative | Life at Spring Meadows
WHEAT STRAW BALES (plant directly into the bale). One of the easiest methods for creating a garden without hours of work!
Straw Bale Gardening | Container Gardening | Get Creative | Life at Spring Meadows
Great way to garden without all the work of tilling, preparing the soil, and weeding! Visit the official straw bale gardening website for detailed information. It is a win win in gardening!
Visit the official site for Straw Bale Gardening
RAISED BEDS made from untreated lumber such pine (low-cost but rots quicker), douglas fir (medium cost), or cedar (more expensive).
CINDER BLOCKS Easy to build and the blocks will last forever, but they do hold heat. More watering is necessary.
COMING UP NEXT
Next, we will talk about the best plants for each type of container, water methods, and soil mixes.