Choosing Right Plant Containers for Plants 101

From tea cows to oil drums, nothing you can use as an outdoor vegetable container. The plants you choose, your decorating style, your budget, and your creative thinking will all influence your choice of plant container. However, there are a few things to consider before you start adding plants to your outdoor pots.

Very small containers will dry out quickly, and provide a limited growth chamber, so teacup is probably not the smart choice. Very slow growing plants, such as sedum or cactus, will grow well in a restricted area. However, keep water requirements in mind. Some succulents require an equal amount of moisture.

Make sure that any container you choose has good drainage. Apart from pond plants, ornamental plants do not like to have their feet always wet. If you are worried that your potting mix will be drained along with too much water, cover the holes with a single layer of newspaper or coffee filter before adding to your planting soil.

Clay or Terra Cotta Planters

Available in almost any size and shape, pottery plant containers are traditional garden wait items. Their appearance is especially appealing to the warm and sunny designs of the southern or Mediterranean garden.

Non-glazed clay pots have holes, which means that the water in the soil will evaporate from the sides of the container. They will need to be watered more often than open containers. Painted or polished clay pots will retain extra moisture on a hot day.

These pots are heavy in size. If you plant a large pot, moving it will be difficult. If you are expecting to move a large terra cotta pot, place it in a decorative wheel with wheels before filling it with your planting mix. This way you will be able to move it even if the soil inside is moist and heavy.

If you put these containers in plastic before planting you can reduce the water loss on the sides. The easiest thing to use is a plastic bag large enough to touch the sides of the pot around. Remember to drill holes for drainage on the floor. When adding your planting mixture, hide the sides of the bag by pushing them down into the mixture before planting.

Because all clay pots have holes, they do not perform well outside in the cold winter. The moisture in the pot will increase when it is cold, usually cracking the pot. Cement and other stone containers will often crack at temperatures for the same reason. Consider whether you will be able to bring your pots to a warm winter shelter. If this is not possible, and you want to save your investment, choose another container.

Wooden Plant Containers

Whiskey barrels and other wooden patio containers are popular. Because wood will eventually deteriorate when exposed to water and sunlight, covering wooden plants with heavy plastic will extend their life span and reduce water stains outside.

Cedar, redwood and teak are naturally resistant to water decay. Containers made of prepared wood or wood often last longer than uncooked wood. However, some chemicals used to treat wood are not suitable for edible plants, and can be dangerous to health. Always check the materials used to treat any wooden container for safety.

Iron Pots, Baths and Carts

As long as there is drainage on the ground you can use any metal container to hold the garden plants. Note that any large metal container will be heavy, so put it where you want it to be left unless it has wheels.

Plastic and Frame Containers

Plastic plant containers are the least expensive and are usually the least expensive garden containers. Of course, this is why your nursery uses empty plastic pots.

You can find resin containers that mimic the look of cement or glazed ceramics. These jars are effective if you do not want to worry about freezing and cracking or overweight. Many are really good, too.

Plastic and resin jars are non-porous, so they will not lose moisture as quickly as non-glossy clay pots. Because they do not lose moisture, it is very important to make sure that they have enough drainage on the ground so that the roots of the plants do not overflow. Most resin containers have holes that should be opened by the end user. Make sure you do this before you start planting.

Thin plastic pots will last a short time, as they will eventually crack in the sun. However, because they are inexpensive, they will be less expensive to replace every few years. Here are some of the amazing pots and planters.….

Color Makes a Difference

Containers of black plants will absorb the summer heat. If the roots of your plants get too hot they will be damaged or killed. In hot weather, choose brightly colored containers to reduce heat.

Avoid Outer Pot Sauce

Many planting containers come with sauces to maintain drainage. Avoid sauces under your outdoor plants as these are good places to lay mosquito eggs. Your plants may shut off extra water during irrigation, although this is not always the case. However, your yard and balcony will be infested with mosquitoes.

Whatever container you choose as a plant, three important things to keep in mind are:

1) choose the right size for your plants. A very small container will have no place to grow, and a very large container will overpower you and make your plants smaller.

2) make sure your container is well drained.

3) Monitor soil moisture regularly and maintain the type of moisture your plants need. Do not plant cactus and rose in the same container – their water requirements are very different.

If your child has behaved well while working in the garden reward him by riding a big fun bike. Three-wheel drive is a favorite ride for almost all parents and children under seven.

Table of Contents

Choosing Right Plant Containers for Plants 101

Clay or Terra Cotta Planters

Wooden Plant Containers

Iron Pots, Baths and Carts

Plastic and Frame Containers

Color Makes a Difference

Avoid Outer Pot Sauce

Whatever container you choose as a plant, three important things to keep in mind are:

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