Gardening Containers

Using pots is a real good way to be able to raise different vegetables and herbs in them, in case, you do not have a big space for your garden. Some more benefits of using containers is it makes it easier to weed and having them where I can move them under cover when this is necessary. I can also grow a wider choice of crops, because I can choose the soil type, which means I am not limited to crops that I can grow in your garden soil. I must water and feed allot, so I need to invest in an automatic irrigation system. To be able to conserve moisture, I can add water-retaining gel to my compost and mulch the surface to keep the water from evaporation.

Choosing the right container.

Containers needs to have drainage holes in the bottom to allow excess water to drain away, and it is according to what material my container is made of, as it will determine how quickly they will dry out. Unglazed terra-cotta pots will lose water through their sides, especially if I have them sitting in the sun. Thick-walled concrete tubs are very good about keeping water in. Wooden barrels that  has plastic lining in the bottom will reduce water loss.

I will need to match my container to the crop that I am going to grow in the containers. To grow  roots of radishes and salad leaves, my container choice will be limitless, such as window boxes, tea pots, and old boots, so I can have allot of fun with the way I grow them. Always remember, the smaller the pot is, I will need to water the crops more frequently. If I am growing large crops like cabbage and potatoes, my container needs to have a minimum  depth and diameter of twelve inches.

Fruit in Containers

I will need to pick a container that is deep and wide enough for long-term fruit crops, which it needs to have a minimum depth of twelve inches and a width of at least four inch larger than the existing pot. I will need to re pot annually in the early to mid spring time and this is when my tree or bush is still young and the growth rate is rapid. As the plant matures, the growth rate will slow down, so I will need to check the roots and if they are not yet filling the compost, so do not re pot until  the next year.

When the container is bigger enough to make re potting unnecessary, just 'top-dress' each spring and I can  replacing the four inch of compost. Put my pot on 'feet' in the winter to drain.

Some people will use different containers for different crops of different sizes and colors. I can put pots with ornamental plants and this will add color and interest to the pots or containers that has edible plants in them that are developing.

Different Kinds Of Containers

There are so many different kinds of containers that I can used for my garden needs or design. If I have a small space for my garden using containers will be good to use, because some pots can be fastened onto walls and fences which will take up less space.

1. Hanging baskets- Planting strawberries and tomato in hanging baskets would be ideal and planting a mix of colorful and ornamental plants would make a striking appearance.

2. Wall planters- This particular type of a container has to be securely fastened because they will need to support the large plants. The plants has to be kept well watered and the fruits will need to be supported.

3. Terra-cotta pots- These pots come in a variety of different sizes and shapes. They have a rustic-looking to them and this would make a lovely addition to the porch or deck and I will be able to support a variety of crops.

4. Wall-pouches- These containers are great for herbs or salad leaves, but they will need to be watered frequent. These are a space-saving device that allows me to  make the most of an unused surface.

5. Window boxes- they are used for crops like salad greens and it would be a great idea to have it would be a great idea to have it easy access to the kitchens for  cooking.

6. Fabric bags- One of the crops that I can grow in these bags, will be potatoes because of the depth of the fabric bags. After I am through using these fabric bags, I will need to just fold them up until I will need to grow in them again.

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