Container gardening is one of the most exciting, versatile and fulfilling ways of packing our yards with interest and color. The great thing about container gardening is you have an almost infinite color palette to play with, from vibrant shades to calm, cool plants with silver-toned foliage, funky grasses and languidly trailing greenery. It is also a great way of gaining green-fingered confidence and discovering the true potential of a wide range of plants if you are new to gardening, and for those who don't have a large outside space.
It can be a bit daunting, so before you start buying and planting, do some research to decide on the you like and try not to be distracted by the myriad varieties, shapes and shades available, I started my gardening journey helping my dad plant up his patio pots every summer when I was a child, and it is still one of my favourite outdoor pastimes. Follow our tips below to create beautiful, color-packed containers and baskets for your yard, while avoiding the most common . Before you start your container gardening adventure, draw up a list of the tools and equipment you will need.
These will include: There is a planter for every style of backyard and for every position in your garden, and here are some suggestions with the pros and cons of each one: Variety is key when it comes to planting up a garden container. The aim is to start with a central feature plant and work outwards to the trailing varieties that tumble attractively over the edge of.