Container Gardening

Containers offer quick satisfaction with the minimum of effort.

Keep a few things in mind while planning and planting containers.

Plants in pots are like jewelry, so don't overdo it!

Use plants with similar light needs.

Consider the mature size of the plants you choose.

Some plants will grow too big for the container.

Thriller, Filler, and Spiller is the guide for a beautiful pot.

A tall plant, plants to fill in, and some vines to trail out of the pot.

Plant with a lush full effect. Remember this pot is short term.

What kind of Container to choose?

Advantage Disadvantage

Clay Classic look Breakable, water more

China Attractive Breakable, heavy

Plastic Inexpensive, lightweight Stain

Soil : Use good soil.

Container plants need more water than plants in the ground.

Plants cannot live forever in the same pot and soil.

Eventually they need fresh soil and a larger pot.

Dead head, clip, and shape