Selecting Containers
Generally, plants can be grown in anything that will hold growing media and allow proper drainage. some of the more traditionally used containers include terra cotta (clay) pots, plastic pots, hanging baskets, wire baskets lined with sphagnum moss or fibrous liners, concrete planters, stainless steel planter boxes, whiskey barrels, 5-gallon buckets, tubs, and bushel baskets. some of these containers are more durable than others. be creative when choosing a container. selecting a container that fits the look you wish to create is half the fun of container gardening. Containers can be window boxes (wooden or plastic), wooden wine crates, tires, bags of potting soil, or your favorite old boot! some self-watering containers have been manufactured to improve drainage and also have built-in reservoirs for watering plants. Whatever container you choose, consider the following:
Tips for Selecting Containers:
1) the container must have a bottom hole for adequate drainage.
2) the container must be large enough to hold the minimum amount of medium required for mature plants to grow.
3) the type of container used depends on the location and the plant selected:
• Avoid using black containers in full sun.
• remember that terra cotta and other porous containers wick water away from plants.
• decide whether the container needs to be attractive (in a place of high visibility).
4) remember to coordinate container color with plant materials. Containers can be painted to create a different look or to create a cooler surface that will reflect heat.
5) Consider whether you may want to move the container to a different location later. if so, keep in mind the weight factor. styrofoam peanuts can be used in the bottom of the container rather than filling it fully with potting mix. Also, the new fiberglass or styrofoam planters are light-weight and decorative.
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