Container Gardening: A Great Thing For A Green Thumb In A Tight Space.

Perhaps your home is tiny, and a garden seemed out of the question.  Truthfully, there may be an alternative. That answer is container gardening.  This method of gardening can be done about anywhere — inside, outside, on the porch, or even incorporated into the landscape around your home.

Whatever your gardening reasons are, container gardening can allow you to grow many of the same organic plants that you would enjoy in a traditional garden.Many people enjoy picking out the plant containers just as much as the actual gardening. The sky is the limit, container wise.  Just make certain to use material that can potentially hold food.Adequate drainage is imperative with container gardening.  The alternative is to let the roots rot in the soupy soil..

There are a couple ways that you can help drainage holes in your containers. The usual method to provide drainage is through holes in the bottom of the container.  However, this method does not work if the exit for the water is blocked by a patio or porch step. This situation can be handled by moving the holes to the lower sides of the container.Another tip for container gardening is that you are [necessary to] use good quality soil.. The dirt in your containers should provide a proper amount of water, while still allowing for proper drainage. Traditional garden soil is not the best choice; it packs together too easily, and won’t drain. In most cases, your local garden center will most likely have a specific mix for container gardening, or you can easily create your own.Another concern with container gardening is plant nutrition.

Getting the proper nutrient levels from potting soil is sometimes difficult; it may be missing key compents found in an organic garden. These missing plant nutrients need to be obtained through other means. An avid garderner can often find the organic fertilizer needed to supplement the plants nutritional needs.. The fertilizer will only work properly if it is properly applied, so make sure to follow the directions, and only use a small amount.How you water your plants in a container setting is also very valuable. Containers dry out easier from the sun and wind, especially during the hot summer months. Monitoring the soil moisture is very important so the pots don’t dry out.

Organic gardening can be extremely rewarding. Growing an organic garden using containers certainly is an alternative, and one used by those living in a limited space.  Why not give it a try?  If you don’t like it, you’ll have a few little plants to give away to your friends. 

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