{"id":4796,"date":"2023-06-08T15:38:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T15:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/origin.seedandsprouts.com\/?p=4796"},"modified":"2023-06-27T18:52:40","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T18:52:40","slug":"container-gardening-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/container-gardening-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Container Gardening 101: Everything You Need To Know To Get Started"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4796\" class=\"elementor elementor-4796\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f87d4 subhead-img-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"31f87d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f7b010d header3-open-maintitle elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f7b010d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Container Gardening 101: Everything You Need To Know To Get Started\n<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f6cbda elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-5957 elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"7f6cbda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/css\/widget-icon-list.min.css\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/pro-elements\/assets\/css\/widget-theme-elements.min.css\">\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-8f113c6 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/author\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor: Saiqa Najeeb\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-0ff47c0 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLast Updated On: June 27, 2023\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3db4f287 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3db4f287\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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\n\">There you go! \n<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b56bce5 header3-text-cont-half elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b56bce5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Looking for a way to bring your love of gardening to a small space? Or are you limited on outdoor space altogether? Container gardening may be the perfect solution for you!\u00a0<\/p><p>Whether you have a balcony, patio, or windowsill, container gardening allows you to grow plants in pots and containers, bringing life and colour to even the smallest spaces.\u00a0<\/p><p>This guide will cover everything from choosing the right container and soil to selecting the perfect plants for your space and maintaining them for a bountiful harvest.\u00a0<\/p><p>Read on to unlock the secrets of container gardening!\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ab88d98 header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"6ab88d98\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-302e4aaf things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"302e4aaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits of Container Gardening Over Traditional Gardening\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4470372a header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4470372a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Container gardening is a great option for those with limited space, allowing you to grow plants on a balcony, patio, or indoors.\u00a0It offers many benefits over traditional gardening, including:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Easy maintenance:<\/strong> Container gardens require less maintenance than traditional gardens, as less weeding and watering are involved.<\/li><li><strong>Better control:<\/strong> With container gardening, you have better control over the soil, water, and nutrients that your plants receive.<\/li><li><strong>Pest control:<\/strong> Container gardens are less susceptible to pests than traditional gardens, as pests are less likely to find your plants in a small space.<\/li><li><strong>Portable:<\/strong> Container gardens can be easily moved, making them ideal for those who move frequently or want to move their plants throughout the day to follow the sun.<\/li><li><strong>Aesthetically pleasing:<\/strong> Container gardens can be arranged in visually appealing ways, adding beauty to your space.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f78bf header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"24f78bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bdc553 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1bdc553\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choose the Right Container\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f90a658 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f90a658\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/raised%2C+container%2C+greenhouse+WEBP\/stock-photo-different-types-of-plant-pots-with-plants-ceramic-pots-concrete-planters-plastic-pots-and-tera-1931434352-transformed.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"choosing right containers for your plants\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daecac7 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"daecac7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choosing the right container is one of the most important aspects of container gardening. Here are some useful suggestions to keep in mind when selecting a container:<\/p><ul><li>Container Size: <span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">Choose a container at least 12 inches deep and 10 inches wide. Compact plants require smaller containers. However, large plants need room for the roots to spread and the plants to thrive. In a hot climate or long sunny spells, bigger containers with good drainage will help keep the plants from drying out.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Drainage :Ensure that the container has good drainage. Without it, plants may drown, develop root rot or fungus, and eventually die. Drill holes into the bottom of the container if it does not already have them\u00a0<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Material: Consider the material of your containers, as some materials, like clay, can dry out quickly, while plastic can retain too much moisture. Terra-cotta and ceramic pots are a great choice as they allow for air circulation and moisture regulation.<\/li><li>Get Creative: <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">You can get creative with your containers too. People grow plants in everything from custom-made pottery to antique bathtubs, with clay and ceramic pots being the most common.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-427f0a6 header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"427f0a6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fadde54 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fadde54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Select_the_Right_Soil\"><\/span>Select the Right Soil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a960d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7a960d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/raised%2C+container%2C+greenhouse+WEBP\/stock-photo-gardening-concept-a-young-woman-mixes-potting-soil-prepares-the-soil-for-planting-vegetables-and-2225273901-transformed.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"preparing the soil for containers\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59460bb header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59460bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The right soil can make all the difference in the success of your plants. Here are some important things to consider when selecting soil for your container garden:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Consider the type of plant you are growing: Different plants have different soil requirements. For example, plants that prefer well-draining soil, such as succulents, require a different type of soil than plants that prefer moist soil, like ferns. Before selecting soil, research the specific requirements of the plants you plan to grow.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Look for high-quality potting soil: A high-quality potting soil will have the right drainage and moisture retention balance and essential nutrients for plant growth. Look for potting soil that includes perlite, vermiculite, or coconut coir to improve drainage and compost or other organic matter to provide nutrients.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Avoid garden soil: Garden soil is not suitable for container gardening because it is heavy and can compact easily, reducing drainage and leading to root rot. It may also contain weed seeds, pests, and diseases that can harm your plants. Stick to potting soil for container gardening.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Check the pH level of the soil: Different plants require different pH levels for optimal growth. Before selecting soil, test its pH level to ensure it is appropriate for your plants. Most plants work well with slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-497d8c7 mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"497d8c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-427e0ab0 mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"427e0ab0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Make Your Potting Soil\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c754252 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c754252\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mix equal parts of peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite in a large container.<\/p><p>Add a slow-release fertilizer to the mixture, following the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions for the recommended amount.<\/p><p>If desired, add other organic materials, such as compost or worm castings, to improve the nutrient content of the soil.<\/p><p>Mix all the ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the fertilizer and other organic materials are evenly distributed.<\/p><p>Store the potting soil in a dry, cool place until used.<\/p><p>When ready to use the potting soil, moisten it with water to the desired consistency before planting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c79a3bb header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"c79a3bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c47091 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c47091\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pick the Right Plants\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28e7a46b subhead-img-txt-num e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"28e7a46b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65d80d04 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"65d80d04\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3beb12cc mt-num-h3-top e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"3beb12cc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-571f90cb sec-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"571f90cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bab886a sec1-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6bab886a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Flowers<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32deb730 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"32deb730\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/flower+gardening+WEBP\/stock-photo-modern-lounge-sofa-in-the-garden-with-blooming-flowers-outdoor-patio-in-the-green-colourful-garden-2023966517.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"flowers growing in the containers\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-285c3302 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"285c3302\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When it comes to flowering plants, there are many great options. Some popular flowers for container gardening include:<\/p><ul><li>Petunias<\/li><li>Marigolds<\/li><li>Geraniums<\/li><li>Pansies<\/li><li>Begonias<\/li><li>Impatiens<\/li><\/ul><p>Choosing flowers appropriate for your climate and the amount of sunlight your containers will receive is important. Read the plant labels carefully and choose varieties that thrive in your specific conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f72e76 subhead-img-txt-num e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"1f72e76\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d84e49 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"1d84e49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b05c89 mt-num-h3-top e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"4b05c89\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0205fe sec-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a0205fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad40ca8 sec1-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad40ca8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Herbs<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7767c4f header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7767c4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/Herb+Gardening+101+WEBP\/stock-photo-different-aromatic-potted-herbs-on-windowsill-indoors-2182671023.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"selecting containers for a herb gardening\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58a3b90 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58a3b90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Herbs only require a little space and can be easily harvested for use in cooking. Some popular herbs for container gardening include:<\/p><ul><li>Basil<\/li><li>Mint<\/li><li>Thyme<\/li><li>Oregano<\/li><li>Rosemary<\/li><li>Parsley<\/li><\/ul><p>Make sure to choose herbs appropriate for your climate, which will receive enough sunlight. Many herbs thrive in full sun, but some, like mint, prefer partial shade.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85e7381 subhead-img-txt-num e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"85e7381\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30b4915 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"30b4915\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2220df2 mt-num-h3-top e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"2220df2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db03899 sec-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db03899\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-095fffe sec1-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"095fffe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vegetables <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-deb9ec1 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"deb9ec1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/Cherry+tomatoes+WEBP\/stock-photo-potted-cherry-tomato-plants-grown-at-home-1724554867-transformed.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"growing tomatoes in containers\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2bfec6 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2bfec6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Believe it or not, many vegetables can be grown successfully in containers. Some popular vegetables for container gardening include:<\/p><ul><li>Tomatoes<\/li><li>Peppers<\/li><li>Beans<\/li><li>Lettuce<\/li><li>Cucumbers<\/li><li>Carrots<\/li><\/ul><p>Make sure to choose vegetable varieties appropriate for your climate and the size of your containers. Some vegetables, like tomatoes and peppers, need support structures to keep them upright as they grow.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64ac3a3 header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"64ac3a3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90f3ef7 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"90f3ef7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planting_and_Maintenance\"><\/span>Planting and Maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdc7129 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bdc7129\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/raised%2C+container%2C+greenhouse+WEBP\/stock-photo-growing-salad-plants-on-home-window-sill-in-spring-from-white-paper-seed-tape-witch-has-plant-2133875483-transformed.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"planting seeds in the container\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d847ac header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d847ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Planting in a container is different from planting in the ground. Here are some beneficial tips to keep in mind when it comes to planting and maintenance for container gardening:<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Planting:<\/strong> Make sure the soil is moderately moist but not soggy. Fill the container with enough soil to support the roots, but leave enough space for watering. Place the plant right in the centre of the container and fill the remaining space with soil. Tamp the soil down gently to eliminate air pockets and ensure good soil-to-root contact.<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Watering:<\/strong> Watering is critical for container gardening as container soil can dry out quickly. Water your plants regularly, and ensure the soil is moist but not soggy. Use a moisture meter or stick your finger into the soil to check the moisture level. It&#8217;s better to water deeply less often than to water shallowly more often.<\/li><li><strong>Fertilizing:<\/strong> Plants in containers require regular fertilizing as nutrients leach out of the soil over time. You can use a slow-release fertilizer when planting or a water-soluble fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Make sure not to over-fertilize, as this can damage your plants.<\/li><li><strong>Pruning:<\/strong> Pruning is important for container gardening as it helps control the size and shape of your plants. It also promotes bushier growth and encourages flowering and fruiting. Prune off any dead or diseased foliage and remove any suckers or side shoots that emerge from the base of the plant.<\/li><li><strong>Pest and Disease Control:<\/strong> Plants can easily be attacked by pests and diseases when grown in the containers.. Look for pest or disease damage signs, such as yellowing leaves or wilting plants. You can use organic pest and disease control methods such as neem oil, insecticidal soap, or copper fungicide.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdf7a40 header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"bdf7a40\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8b2d63 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f8b2d63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creative_Container_Gardening_Ideas\"><\/span>Creative Container Gardening Ideas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e9c1bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9e9c1bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/raised%2C+container%2C+greenhouse+WEBP\/stock-photo-hanging-plants-and-different-types-of-plants-in-a-green-house-of-nursery-like-bryophylum-and-1700126911-JTjO-8rUl-transformed.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"container gardening ideas\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbf01f5 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbf01f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here are some creative container gardening ideas to inspire you:<\/p><p><strong>Repurposed Containers<\/strong><\/p><p>Repurposed containers can add an interesting and unique touch to your garden. Old wheelbarrows, wooden crates, and vintage suitcases can be transformed into beautiful planters. An old bathtub can be turned into a stunning water feature by adding aquatic plants and a small fountain.<\/p><p><strong>Edible Container Gardens<\/strong><\/p><p>Container gardening isn&#8217;t just for flowers and decorative plants. You can also grow vegetables and herbs in containers, including tomatoes, peppers, and basil. A\u00a0window box filled with a variety of herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, and sage, can add both beauty and functionality to your outdoor space.<\/p><p><strong>Fairy Gardens<\/strong><\/p><p>Fairy gardens are miniature gardens filled with tiny plants, figurines, and accessories. They are a fun and whimsical addition to any garden. A fairy garden created in a teacup or small container can be a charming addition to a patio or balcony.<\/p><p><strong>Hanging Gardens<\/strong><\/p><p>Hanging gardens are a great way to add visual interest to your outdoor space. You can create hanging gardens using baskets or planters suspended from a structure, such as a pergola or an archway.\u00a0A hanging garden with various ferns and trailing plants can add a lush and tropical feel to any outdoor space.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72cf6330 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"72cf6330\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df04be2 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df04be2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">There you go!\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-537e5045 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"537e5045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Summing it up, container gardening is an accessible and rewarding way to bring nature into your home and enjoy fresh produce all year round. Anyone can create a beautiful and bountiful container garden with the right container, soil, plants, and maintenance.\u00a0<\/p><p>So what are you waiting for? Get started on your container garden today and enjoy the benefits of this fun and fulfilling hobby.<\/p><p>\u00a0Happy Growing!<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Container Gardening 101: Everything You Need To Know To Get Started Looking for a way to bring your love of gardening to a small space? Or are you limited on outdoor space altogether? 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