CONTAINERS

When we say garden containers you may immediately think of a patio or balcony. You may also add containers to flower beds or place them among shrubs. Adding containers to the garden creates a special accent; it adds height, color and creates a focal point.

Easy tips:
Good soil mix is essential. Use a soil mix by itself or, I prefer to add Perlite and Vermiculate to my soil mix for better drainage and water retention. Water. Make sure your containers get plenty of water. Containers dry out very quickly, especially in summer. Containers located in direct sun may require daily watering.

Always plant in the largest container possible. The bigger the container the easier it will be to maintain the plants in it.

Plant selection. Depending on the size of the container, you can grow just about any plant, shrub or tree in a container. Use it for seasonal accents.

Space. If planting more than one plant per container, leave plenty of space for the plants to grow and stay healthy.