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Combining plants in pots is a great way to create beautiful and unique arrangements. Nearly all plant can be grown in a container, but some do better than others. Annual flowers bloom quickly and often for months, but they must be changed out at the end of each season. Long-blooming perennials are good choices for…
A potting mix is a combination of organic particles and pores or spaces that hold air and water. Organic matter or soil holds nutrients. Air and water in a potting mix are necessary for roots and beneficial micro-organisms in the soil to grow and survive. Plants need air around their roots for nutrients to pass…
Container and growing pots come in a variety of sizes. In the United States nursery and garden centers sell pots by size in inches and gallons. In the United Kingdom, Europe, and most of the rest of the world containers are sold by size in centimeters and liters. There are few standards when it comes…
Planting a container vegetable garden is not much different than planting your in-ground vegetable or kitchen garden. The same seasonal requirements apply–plant cool-season crops in early spring or late summer; plant warm-season crops in spring and summer. Because your container garden space is limited in size–including the depth of the soil for root growth–first, select…
Container sizes for growing vegetables
Growing root crops in containers is a fantastic way to enjoy fresh produce even if you have limited space. Whether you have a balcony, patio, deck, or even a windowsill, container gardening can provide you with a bountiful harvest. Root crops such as carrots, turnips, beets, parsnips, potatoes, onions, radishes, rutabagas, and turnips are perfect…
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