Container Garden
A container garden is a great way to grow a flower garden when time or space is limited. Everyone is pressed for time these days . Some folks don’t have time( or we choose to use our free time elsewhere) needed to tend a larger border garden or perennial gardens , but still want the look of a lush garden oasis.
Do you live in an apartment ?
Limited space? Gardening in containers is a practical and easy way to have beautiful flowers and the homey touch that goes with gardens.
Growing flowers in planters can add a different dimension to a backyard garden, or front entry garden depending on the type of container and the plants that are used. You can really get creative and
find your own unique look and style.
This stone planter has an Old World style with a traditional design and aged patina.
Basics of Gardening in Containers
Select the Perfect Planter or Containers. You will be surprised to see what you can come up with around the house once you start looking at things with new eyes. There are certain characteristics that need to be taken into consideration when selecting your containers .
Read more about what to use as garden planters.....
Use the right planting mix. Don't use the soil and dirt from your garden beds for container plants!
Why not? - Read on .....
Maintain and care for your containers and patio planters for gorgeous flowers all summer long. Don't neglect the container gardens- three things need to be done regularly for the best gardens in town. Read this article on
what to do ....
For an early spring burst of color,try
planting bulbs in containers.
With a little time and effort in the fall, you will enjoy a spring garden of tulips, hyacinth, and daffodils as summer approaches.
This large potted topiary has trailing plants with bright colorful annuals planted along with it. Combining different textures and shades of green add interest and lightens up the formal look of the topiary. This an easy look to put together and works on a patio for privacy or focal point, deck, or in a front entry garden. Are you ready to learn more about creating container gardens?
Easy Design Ideas for no-fail container gardens......
8 reasons why a container garden is a great addition to your garden designs or plan:
1. A garden in pots and containers are often used to add interest in a patio garden design.It can transition and soften the space on the patio or deck between the house and the backyard flower garden .
2. Garden planters will work well when space is limited- like a balcony garden or trying to create a flower garden on a small city lot .
3. A container garden can be used as a focal point in a landscape design that includes garden spaces in the ground, or they can stand alone and be the garden.A Japanese Maple in a large planter with interesting under plantings makes a great all inclusive garden.
4. Plants in containers by your front door offers an instant feeling of comfort and says “welcome” to your visitors.
5. Adding potted plants of annuals to your perennial gardens in early spring will add color while you wait for the other flowers to bloom.
6. Plants in pots are easy to move from here to there so you can rearrange you outdoor “rooms “ to suit your needs.
7. Use a large tall container to protect ruin from rabbits or other critters that like to chew on your hosta or other favorite plants.
8. Planting herbs in containers
outside your back door gives you fresh ingredients at your finger tips
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