Want to grow plants and add some colour to your outdoor spaces but don’t have the space to dig in the dirt? Sounds like you would benefit from a container garden!
Planting in containers or pots is an easy way to bring a fresh look to your yard or other outdoor space. You can add color and greenery to liven up drab spaces and bring in that fresh summer vibe!
Here are 10 of the best container plans that won’t let you down:
Fast-growing lantana produces rounded clusters of small, brightly colored flowers in a vast variety of colours such as yellow, orange, white, and red. It is often used in hanging baskets and does especially well in pots, as it can have a tendency to take over. Lantana grows best in full sun and prefers well-draining soil.
Growing a succulent container garden is easy and satisfying. Having evolved in some of the world’s harshest conditions, succulents are vigorous plants that require very little water. The biggest challenge when learning how to grow succulents is to avoid loving them too much. These plants don’t do well if they are overwatered or overfed and thrive off neglect! This makes them perfect for the gardener who doesn’t have a lot of time to spend on tending plants.
Planting herbs in containers is popular and convenient because they are easy to maintain with fewer weeds and pests to bother your crops. You can grow almost any herb in a container but if you’re mixing herbs in the same pot, group plants according to similar water, light, and soil requirements. As long as these conditions are right, the plants will thrive and you’ll have fresh herbs at your fingertips all summer long.
Lobelia is an annual flower that comes in a variety of vibrant hues including sky or true blue, pure white, and purple. It is coveted and sought after by gardeners. The small two-lipped tubular flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, bees and other insect pollinators. Growing lobelia is quite easy. These versatile flowering plants can be used in hanging baskets, window boxes, in mass plantings, or wherever a cheerful splash of color is needed.
Growing Dahlias in pots is an easy way to enjoy these colorful flowers, even if you’re short on space. The right watering techniques, soil, and light exposure will give you abundant blooms from midsummer until fall. Give them full sun and allow them to dry out between waterings.
Another shade lover, impatiens are tropical plants grown for their vibrant blooms that easily brighten up a shady patio or a shadowy corner of a yard. This annual plant is versatile, and it can thrive in planters or hanging baskets. Impatiens will flourish and look stunning in a container as long as the conditions are right. They prefer full to part shade, and moist soil.
Lavender is an asset in any garden. It’s highly fragrant, produces beautiful blooms, attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators, and performs especially well in pots and containers! It can be used as a culinary herb as well. Provide it with plenty of sunlight and keep it well watered and it will reward you with fragrant blooms all season long!
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