From short term bedding displays to permanent features of small trees and topiary planting in pots adds another dimension to the garden softening corners brightening dull spots and providing instant yet easily changeable results.
Best plants for ceramic pots.
Choose a pot with a drainage hole in the bottom and made of fiberglass lead iron heavy plastic or stone.
This will result in root development bringing you better and healthier garden plants.
This ceramic flower pot from exquis home is beautiful and features a white top with a gold or gray base.
Full depth round cylinder pot.
The most important thing is good drainage says barbara wise author of container gardening for all seasons.
The bottom holes also ensure that air can openly flow throughout the pot.
Make sure there s a hole in the bottom of your pot so plants don t drown and read the tag or talk to the nursery to learn which plants do well in your specific conditions such as full sun or shade.
Pots and containers offer the gardener great versatility and are a fantastic way to experiment with planting and design.
Many plants thrive in containers.
There are mixes specifically made for use in containers which provide the essential drainage that plants living in pots.
Use a good potting soil.
Ceramic and plastic are the two best options and both have their pros and cons.
If you want to make a bold statement for your home do it with plants.
Most terra cotta will crack in cold temperatures but i have had luck with glazed pottery.
One of the benefits of ceramic plant pots is that they allow water and airflow at the sides.
Mini ceramic succulent plant pots.