Container gardening for beginners can seem a little daunting at first. What can you grow in a container? Where should you put your container garden? And how big of a container do you need? Whether you want to plant window boxes to dress up your home’s exterior or grow seasonal planters on your patio, these tips on container gardening for beginners will ensure a lush, successful experience.
What Plants to Grow in Containers
Vegetables, annual and perennial flowers, herbs, ornamental shrubs, and even trees can be grown in containers.
With container gardening, you can venture outside your hardiness zone. Perennials that wouldn’t survive in-ground in your area can be brought inside to overwinter and be enjoyed again next year. Even citrus trees can be successfully grown in large pots.
For flowers, follow the advice of using a thriller, a filler, and a spiller when planning your pots. Vegetables can follow the same pattern; pair tomato and thyme plants with a cucumber spilling over the side.
When growing large plants like tomatoes in containers, choose a compact or bushy variety to keep them tidy and manageable.
