{"id":10,"count":40,"description":"<strong>Container gardens<\/strong> are a popular option for new gardeners. They offer a number of benefits. For starters, they can be an ideal option for those who don\u2019t have a lot of space. You can place the container on your porch or balcony.\r\n\r\nContainer gardening can also be a good option if you don\u2019t have good soil or a lot of sunlight. You can place the container in the small area of your yard that does receive sun. You won\u2019t have to worry about watering a large area of land - just a container.\r\n\r\nAnother one of the benefits of container gardening is that your plants will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/home-garden-pest-control\/\">safe from pests<\/a> and critters who could wreak havoc on your garden otherwise.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to container gardening, the possibilities are endless. Whether you want to plant flowers or vegetables, you can grow just about anything this way. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/creative-flower-pot-ideas\/\">add a pop of color to your backyard<\/a> or balcony, as well as grow delicious vegetables right out of garden containers.\r\n<h2>Making Container Gardens Work for You<\/h2>\r\nAlthough container gardening offers a number of benefits, there are also a few things you\u2019ll want to keep in mind for maximum success.\r\n\r\nThere are several types of garden containers to choose from. These include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Terra cotta:<\/strong> Terra-cotta garden containers are a popular choice due to how inexpensive they are, but they\u2019re not able to withstand cold temperatures.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Concrete:<\/strong> Concrete containers fare well in just about any condition, but they\u2019re heavy - especially when they\u2019re filled with soil.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Wood:<\/strong> Wooden containers are another option. Cedar or nontoxic treated pine are popular options.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Metal:<\/strong> Metal garden containers are a great option, but they get very hot.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Plastic or polyurethane:<\/strong> While these garden containers are inexpensive, they won\u2019t withstand the test of time.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>How to use your containers for gardening<\/h3>\r\nOnce you\u2019ve chosen a type of container to use for your garden, it\u2019s time to determine how much you can plant in it. You won\u2019t want your plants to be overcrowded. A 10\u201d to 12\u201d pot is able to hold three to six plants, while a 14\u201d to 16\u201d pot is capable of holding four to eight plants and a 16\u201d to 20\u201d pot is ideal for six to twelve plants.\r\n\r\nYou\u2019ll want to add rocks to the bottom of your container garden before you add soil or plants. The rocks will help with drainage. You\u2019ll also want to opt for potting soil, which helps containers drain and hold moisture. This is important because containers aren\u2019t able to retain moisture as well as traditional soil. Container gardens also tend to get hotter during the day.\r\n\r\nSince container gardens do dry out more easily, it also means you\u2019ll need to water them more frequently. They should be watered at least daily. It\u2019s ideal to water your container garden in the morning. But you\u2019ll want to check again in the evening. If the first inch of soil is dry, then you\u2019ll want to water your container plants a second time.\r\n\r\nGiving your container garden proper care can help you reap the benefits of an incredible garden!","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/category\/gardening\/container-gardening\/","name":"Container Gardening","slug":"container-gardening","taxonomy":"category","parent":8085,"meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories\/10","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/category"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories\/8085"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts?categories=10"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}