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Container Gardening: Pots
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The possibilities are endless in finding containers for gardening. Conventional clay or plastic pots are perhaps the most obvious choices, but many other materials work just as well. Old whiskey barrels, tires, bushel baskets, buckets, wash tubs, coolers, window boxes, hanging baskets and homemade boxes are just a few suggestions.
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There are a natural for container gardens. Hardy Purple Iceplant (Delosperma cooperi) has summer-long magenta flowers and its cascading habit softens the edges of pots. For a touch of the Southwest, Texas Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) grows vigorously in pots, providing graceful dark green foliage and tall wands of coral-red, hummingbird attracting flowers during the hottest months of summer.
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There are many varieties of containers to choose from when designing a container garden; gardeners are limited only by imagination. Container choices include clay or terra cotta, plastic, wood, glazed pottery, stoneware, metal, and wire - all of which come in many shapes and sizes. With any container proper drainage is vital for healthy plants. The container should be large enough to support the plants you wish to grow in it.
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Tip: Do not use black, or dark colored plastic pots if your container garden will be located in a very sunny location. These colors absorb heat and will get very hot, which can damage tender roots. Light colored containers reflect the heat and keep the roots cool.
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Flower bulbs are a perfect way to plant a Container Garden. They come in many colors and provide a beautiful display when they are in full bloom. Take advantage of these when you are gardening in pots.
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Choose the right soil and fertilizer - There are a variety of potting soil mixes specially balanced for the types of plants most often used in a container garden. Since many of these are slightly acidic, it’s often helpful to add a little lime to the soil.
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