Types of Containers
Hi,
In keeping with my earlier intent to talk about container gardening, I will spend a few days talking about types of containers.
Container gardens are a practical way to grow vegetables, flowers and plants, even trees, when space is at a premium. For those who don’t have yards and yet would like green plants or flowers, patio and roof gardens are a necessity. In addition, they are incredibly easy to maintain. When it comes to designing your container garden, you may take any number of different approaches, as well as employing a variety of different types of containers for your planting needs.
Before you start your container garden, you need to know about the numerous types and styles of pots and containers available to display your flowers, herbs, and plants. Why? Because containers or pots range from metal to wood to ceramic in content, and just about everything in between. The fun thing about container gardening is that one can choose just about any type of container or pot to plant in. It’s up to the individual gardener, who is only limited by imagination and creativity.
Do you have to use a traditional garden pot? No. Container gardens are grown in troughs and other unique containers and objects, including tires, wheelbarrows and packing crates, just to name a few. The right choice of container for your garden will depend on several key factors:
- Intended location of your plants
- Your budget
- The design of your patio or container garden
Pots and containers made out of plastic, fiberglass, stone, wood, ceramics and metal are common and popular. In addition, new designs and materials often make it difficult to tell the difference between a fiberglass and plastic pot from a terra cotta container, so you can choose classic and elegant without having to break your budget.
As you design and grow your container garden however, be aware that any type of materials used to create your pot will offer both advantages and disadvantages. Cost, weather and weight are all important concerns when choosing an appropriate container. For example, pots and containers made of wood are lightweight and generally cheaper compared to those made of stone and cement. Many types of containers are sun proof and winter proof, while others aren’t.
Before designing your garden, consider intended locations and placement of pots during various growing seasons, as well as their exposure to wind, sun, rain and snow, and changes in temperature and humidity.
That’s a wrap for this post. Talk to you soon.
Great gardening!
Larry
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