Container gardening will create your own sanctuary amidst the busy city life.

These small gardens could be placed on balconies, decks, roofs or even on window boxes to create a small number of perennials. You’ll be able to either decide to group together the containers to produce a massed effect or create a focal point in the garden by having one specimen into a little area. This easy result can add elegance and beauty to your garden.

The 3 elements of container gardening which should be looked into are the height, colour and texture.

For colour you are able to have hues that complement one another or have flowering plants with contrasting colours such as white and with radiant colours. You’ll be able also to  have a contrasting effect through the height of the plants. Place bigger or tall narrow-leafed plants on the backdrop then place smaller plants with broader leaves in front. You can also   choose a blooming plant which blooms throughout the season.

Have fun with container gardening.

You may well have an old porcelain bowl or copper urn which can be used, or maybe you’d rather make something really modern with timber or tiles.  In case you choose to buy your containers ready-made, terracotta containers look great, but tend to absorb water. You do not really want your plants to dry, therefore paint the interior of these containers using a special sealer available from hardware stores.

The plastic pots are rather inexpensive and could be… Continue reading →

Container Gardening is a great way to grow many vegetables . . .

. . . most herbs and some fruits too, in particular for the organic gardener . This is particularly suitable if you have limited outside space or your local weather and soil conditions are not ideal for raising fruit and vegetables in your garden commonly.

If you are new to gardening or want to advance your young family, container gardening is a easy place to start . Seeing those first shoots sprout from the surface is both fun and rewarding and for those who are unable to or cannot dig a garden, an easy way to grow your own organic food .

This simple way of growing is inexpensive and any pot or vessel is suitable, providing it has a whole in the bottom for drainage, which is very important or your plants will turn waterlogged and die. A larger container is more ideal , particularly for growing larger vegetable or fruits. Before you do anything make sure the container is well scrubbed and washed particularly if it has been grown in before , pests and disease will kill your young planting so take extra care.

With container gardening you can get a head start from the usual planting season outside and without the added expense of a nursery or cold frame. Sow your seeds in the warm indoors in early spring and move them out leisurely as the weather warms up, during the day at first,… Continue reading →