Container Garden success Tips

 6 Tips for Planting a Beautiful Container Garden  

How to plant a container may seem a little difficult at first, but when you have a few simple things in mind the pots that fit the picture will be yours. As a bonus, we’ve also included some plant combination ideas for sun and shade container gardens to get you started.

Container gardens are an easy, versatile way to add color to your garden or your porch. But throwing some Piconia and impatience into a pot is more than just calling it a day. Aesthetically, you will get the best results by changing the height, color, and texture of the plants. Then, the needs of the plants should be considered. Some plants grow well in both sun and shade, while others are aware of their preferred light exposure. When watering, some plants need daily watering, while others may go a few days without drinking. These six tips will help you learn how to create a beautiful container garden.

1. Choose a container based on your climate, budget, location, and style

Like plants, containers have their own characteristics, such as weight, sensitivity to climate change, and appearance. You should also consider your budget, location, and style when choosing a container. Keep in mind that the larger the size of your container, the less water you will need, but whatever you choose, always make sure there are holes in the bottom to allow extra water to drain out. Some common types of pots include the following.

Terra-Cotta:

Versatile and inexpensive, terra-cotta containers are also referred to as clay pots. You can see them on the plain or on the outside with a colorful glow. The only downside to using terra-cotta is that they are somewhat brittle. They can chip and crack if handled too roughly and can be damaged by freezing temperatures (store them empty in the winter in cold areas).

Concrete:

Concrete containers can take any weather. Be careful when placing your concrete gardeners because they are so heavy and very difficult to move once filled with soil and plants.

Tree:

Choose a durable tree such as cedar or non-toxic treated pine. To help them last longer, brush all surfaces with a clear waterproof sealer labeled for use on exterior wood.

Metal: Calculated tanks and buckets are excellent options for container gardens. However, be careful when using a metal container as they will heat up quickly in the sun and cook your plants. To protect the plants, line the container with garden cloth and place it in a shady place.

Plastic, fiberglass, or adhesive:

These types of containers can look like any other type of container (but with lower cost and lower weight). They are not of high quality and they will not always last, but they can achieve a certain look.

Recycled containers:

Choose old baskets, tin buckets, birdbaths, and irrigation containers to place your favorite plants. The frugal look is stylish and rustic.

2. Control the number of plants you use

Be careful not to fill the garden with a container. If the plants are overgrown, growth above and below the soil will be stunted. To minimize the chances of over-filling a container, you should generally follow the plant ratios from this pot size:

You can put 3-4 plants in a 10 "to 12" pot

You can put 5-7 plants in a 14 "to 16" pot

You can put 6-9 plants in a 16 "to 20" pot

3. Think about color schemes and plant combinations

Having a color theme for your container garden will help you choose the best plant mix. You can play with the color of your container or focus on the flowers and foliage of the plants you plan to add. Try to sow in odd numbers, which will give your container a more designed, asymmetrical look. Don’t forget to keep this thumb rule in mind when choosing plants for your container: have a thriller, filler, and spiller. Combining these three types of plants adds interest and balance to any container garden.

Thriller

These plants add height, play, and vertical elements. Some options include evergreen plants, ornamental grasses, or vertical flowering plants. Thrillers usually go near the center of a container.

Filler: 

Fillers are more rounded or concentric plants Will be and aim to have the container filled. These are usually placed in front of or around the thriller. In a long and narrow container such as a window box, fillers are placed between the edge of the container and the thriller type.

Spiller:

Plants hanging on the edge of the plant are considered sheds. If the container is viewed from all sides, make sure spillers are placed on all sides.

4. Add small rocks and use potting soil for proper drainage

Once you have selected your plants and a container, it is time to plant. But first, place some small boulders in the bottom of your container to help drain, making sure the holes don't get clogged. Pieces of broken clay pots placed over the holes also work well. Then, fill your container with two-thirds of the soil mixture — garden soil is usually very heavy while making the soil pot will retain enough moisture for the roots to absorb it and the containers will come out easily. Many compounds already come with some of the fertilizer in them to help establish your plants. If you have a really large pot and want to use a lower pot mixer, turn the small empty containers upside down and take up a little space at the bottom. Fill the pot with the mixture around them until your container is two-thirds full.

5. Plant a few inches below the edge of the container

When adding plants, loosen enough to pull the root out by gently pressing their nursery containers to the side - avoiding being pulled to pull the plant out. Then, set them in the potting mix so that the top of their root balls are still two inches below the edge of your container - this will make it easier to water you later. Fill more pot mixture around them, but do not place the stems of your plants deeper in the soil than they were in their nursery containers. Press lightly around the plants with your hands to remove airbags. Pour water into your container garden to help the soil settle and add more soil if needed so all the roots are covered. Make sure to keep the soil level two inches below the edge of the container to prevent water from escaping when you pour some.

6. Monitor the moisture level in your container

Pouring enough water into your newly created container will help the plants settle and grow roots. After the first watering, check again in a day or two if the first inch of soil is dry to the touch. If it is dry, it is time to water it again. You will know that you have given enough water to your container when the drain hole at the bottom comes out. If you choose to use a saucer under the pot, be sure to empty it so that the plant roots do not rot while sitting in the collected water.