Container gardening involves growing plants exclusively in containers instead of planting them in ground. Usually, this technique is used for growing ornamental plants and is practiced in areas with unsuitable soil and climate. Thus, container gardening is quite popular in zone 5. Sometimes, there is also small growing space which makes this option even more valid and appealing.
There are wide varieties of plants that can be grown in containers which include decorative flowers, vegetables, herbs and small trees. Container gardening has many advantages like- container gardening involves less risk of soil-borne diseases, weed problems are eliminated. Also, mobile plants give more control over temperature, sunlight and moisture.
The flexibility of container gardens make them even more popular as the containers can be anything from simple plastic pots to teacups. Here are a few ideas as to how container gardening can be put in to practice –
Coffee bags and juice boxes can be used as containers to grow plants in them. These are made up of strong and nice plastic or cardboard. Some of these look very attractive and cute and hence one can plant some flowers in them. One can either keep them in the corner or even hang them.
Tin cans are yet another option for practicing container gardening. Drill a few holes at the bottom of the cans and paint them or decorate as per one’s creativity. One can either hang them or plant them. These can containers look stunning. One can also plant some herbs in the plastic water bottles. This is due to the fact that herbs grow well in small pots and can be grown in apartment balconies as well. Some herbs require a great deal of water. Thus, one should plant such herbs in plastic-lined pots to retain water.
Impatiens Sultana, Blue cup flower, Calendula, Baby’s Breath are some of the varieties of flowers that require very less space and hence can be grown in containers. Vegetables can also be planted in the similar way in metal tubs. As metal is non-porous, it will help the soil to retain moisture in case of some hydrated vegetables.
A perfect container garden will influence the relaxation and comfort of its environment. Once, the right technique is mastered, there are endless combinations in which containers can be designed.
