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1.Size of Container: There is enough room in the container for the plants as well as soil.The mature size of the plants and their growing habits is to take into consideration.As the plants grow, the root systems will fill the pot and the soil will dry more quickly. It's OK to fill the diameter of the container with plants.There should be plenty of room for the roots to move downward into soil.
2.Soil Requirements: Use a good potting soil mix.A mix with peat, perlite or vermiculite will retain moisture longer and yet be well draining. It will also be lighter.Using a chunky-style potting mix in container of 5 or more gallons will help the soil mix remain loose even longer.
3.Good Drainage: At the bottom of the container must have drainage holes or at the very least, a 1-2 inch layer of gravel . In case of using a decorative pot without drainage holes, consider planting in a plastic pot with holes(one size smaller than the decorative pot and using the plastic pot as an insert).
4.Favor Drought: Daily watering is required in most container gardens in hot weather. Even so, there will be times when you potted plants are going to be baking in the sun.
5.Choose Plants: In a garden bed, you can select which plants need water and which to pass over. Select plants that will be happy with the same amounts of water, sun, heat and food.Avoid aggressive spreaders and consider dwarf varieties.
6.Sun Exposure: Full mid-day sun should be avoided. Most plants will welcome some relief from mid-day sun.On the other hand, when you must position a container in the shade, consider putting it by a wall that can reflect some light back.
7.Balance the Size of Plants with Container: Tallest plants are not be more than twice the height of the container and that the fullness of the plant material is not more than half the width again as wide.
8.Fertilizing: Good choices are a time released fertilizer mixed in when planting or a water soluble fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.Some potting mixes come with fertilizer already mixed in.Either way, container plant roots can't spread out looking for additional food in the soil nearby, so you will need to replenish soil nutrients regularly.
9.Keeping Fresh: When one plant starts to fade, look for another to take its place. No plant can go on blooming for ever. This way you can start your container garden in the spring and go until frost.
10.Proper Watering: Check containers daily for water needs. Water lacking can quickly kill plants in a container garden.Check twice daily in the heat of summer and with smaller containers.
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