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Pots
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The
backbone of container gardening
Pots are the
backbone of a container garden. Anything can be a pot if it holds
dirt and water and provides some drainage. Copper boilers, wooden
half barrels, Chinese fish bowls - whatever catches your fancy can
be turned into a creative container.
Aside from unlimited
styles, pots come in sizes from 2" to large enough to hold
a tree. The key is to find a pot that's appropriate for your needs.
If you plan to move plants indoors for winter you'll want something
light enough to not irritate you when the time comes. If the plants
are spoiled little critters that demand heat, you'll want something
dark that absorbs the sun's rays. You definitely want pots that
will hold up in the climate conditions you're gardening in. Unless
temporary is a key to your gardening style.
If the container
you're longing to use doesn't quite work, take heart. Copper boilers
rarely have drainage holes, but they are excellent for hiding plastic
pots that do. Just put some gravel or other porous material in the
bottom to help keep the plants moist but not swimming. If it absorbs
too much heat consider using it in a shady spot. And if it's ugly
but all you've got, plant trailing plants to hide it.
Check out the
Planters
section our our store for a wide selection of pots.
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