Garden Pots
Garden Pots
Garden pots help in creating a more aesthetic and more attractive garden. You can find variations in types and makes of garden pots and each of these would bring something different in your desired landscape and garden design. Some ceramic and clay pots are finished with either colorful or plain colored glazes. There are more modern garden pots nowadays. Plastic pots of various shapes, colors and sizes are available in the market. They could also be utilized to produce a more modern garden design.
Some people would consider plant boxes as garden pots. If you are the type who likes to fill even your walls with plants, then you could make use of smaller garden pots designed to be hung. You can make use of these various designs, makes and types of garden pots to your advantage.
Tips For Using Garden Pots As a Container Garden
In some instances there is no other option BUT to use garden pots for a garden such as high-rise or apartment living. The following is a list of considerations if you are thinking of using garden pots in your own garden:
Garden pots are made from a large variety of materials, like clay, plastic and stone.
- 1. Vary the Pot Sizes
If you vary the sizes of the plants and the pots, you will create a garden with a more eye-catching appearance. Place small pots up close and scale them up as you go back.
- 2. Place Your Pots in Groups
If you place your pots in groups with smaller and mid-sized pots around a single large pot, you will add a lot of interest and a great focal point at the same time.
- 3. Group Plants Requiring Similar Watering In Each Pot
- 4. Group Plants Requiring Similar Sunlight In Each Pot
- 5. Choose Plants That Require Less Water
Small pots tend to dry up fast since they can’t hold much water. Most garden pots already have a hole in the bottom for drainage.
- 6. Add a Water Sealant to Terracotta Pots
Left unsealed, terracotta pots soak up the water that is intended for your plants.
- 7. Potting Soil
For pots, its best to use a good potting soil as they are specially blended for this purpose. Potting soils are lighter in weight than normal soil and they hold water much better.
