Plants in a container or potted plants are a common way of incorporating plants in an area where there is limited space. It is also an effective means of adding plants in urban areas where the soil is limited.
Container gardening adds versatility to large and small gardens. You can place them at any part of the house, mount them on a windowsill, or you can even hang them on your porch. Getting into container gardening is easy. Here are some tips on how to take care of plants in containers. Choosing the Right Pots
Use Good Potting Soil
Watering Watering is one of the basic tasks that should be done in gardening. It can be a little bit tricky because some plants require more water than others. You need to learn how much water your plants need to keep them healthy. You can use a Drip Irrigation System so you don’t have to water daily. Light for Plants Plants need sunlight for photosynthesis. Make sure your plants get an adequate amount of sunlight. For this reason, window sills are a great place for indoor plants. Deadheading Sounds complicated but deadheading is a simple task. It’s a process of removing or cutting off wilted blossoms to encourage your plants to keep producing more flowers. This helps push new blossoms out and makes your plants grow bigger and healthier. As a bonus, a plant without dead blossoms looks more beautiful, doesn’t it? Pests or Weeds Bugs are part of nature. There will always be pest chewing on your plants and that’s normal. Not all pest damage requires action. As gardeners, you should consider what level of pest activity that should be tolerated and what requires intervention. It is also a good thing to educate yourself about “good bugs” and “bad bugs”. Weeds are some of nature’s most fearsome plants. It can weaken your plant by hogging the nutrients and moisture from them. Do your best to remove them regularly. There are other things to consider to ensure the growth of healthy plants but here are some of the most important things to take note of. With these basic tips, you can bring out the best in your garden whether indoors or outdoors. Let us know in the comments if you have any other tips you’d like to share. Originally from: https://iotagarden.com.au/taking-care-of-potted-plants/
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