Container gardens are a surprisingly easy way to brighten up your home. You can design it yourself and choose the plants you’d like to grow, adding a personal touch to your home decor in the summertime.
Here are a few ways to make your container garden as vibrant and healthy as possible:
Discovering Inspiration
When it comes to inspiration, there are lots of ideas out there to draw from. It helps to pick a theme to follow, such as the Midwest or the Tropics. This will help in selecting colors, plants, and grasses.
The Plants
It’s important to create layers using plants and different containers. Combine thrillers, spillers, and fillers to get the best effect. Thrillers are what the eyes is drawn to and usually have lush foliage; spillers drape over the sides of their pots for a warmer effect; and fillers are placed between other plants in the form of colorful flowers.
Plant Environments
When you are choosing plants, be aware of the environments they need to thrive. They can either require full sun, part shade, or full shade. This will affect where they can be located in your garden.
Necessary Water
Different plants need different amounts of water, which is important to know if you intend on keeping them alive and healthy. If you often forget to water your plants, look into purchasing succulents, which require less frequent watering than the average plant.
Start Planting
Make sure your plants have water before you start repotting. The new pot should be almost totally full with potting mix, save for the space you’ll want to set aside for the plant and roots. Knock the plant out of its original pot, separate the roots, and place it in the new pot. Fill the remainder with potting mix and water the plant.
Maintaining the Garden
Keep an eye on your plants. For their upkeep, water them, trim their stems, and discard the old blooms.
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