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BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO 16 CONTAINER GARDENING TOOLS

INTRODUCTION Container gardening has had a long popularity through the ages. Plant people adopted container gardening because of space constraints. But now container gardening is widely known as a mindful hobby, home decor and a lot more. Once you start growing plants there is no going back, only becoming plant-obsessed. I feel that magnetic aura

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vertical planters

BEST VERTICAL PLANTERS FOR STUNNING SMALL SPACE GARDENS

INTRODUCTION What are Vertical Planters? Vertical planters are pots that can be used to utilize vertical space in gardens, balconies, and any available space in the house that is ideal for growing plants. There are different types of vertical planters available for different space utilization. The advantages of vertical gardening for small spaces are endless. Hanging

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hanging baskets for plants

HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT HANGING BASKET FOR PLANTS

INTRODUCTION Hanging Baskets are an easily available option for utilising your vertical space to grow plants in ceiling hooks or railings or any vertical space especially for urban gardeners and apartment dwellers. These hanging baskets are like gifts to small-space gardeners. Not only can they utilize the space, but they can also grow some beautiful

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Drainage Holes

WHY DRAINAGE HOLES MATTER: CONTAINER GARDENING 101

INTRODUCTION Container gardening offers many benefits like mobility, cost-effective gardening methods, and gardening in small spaces. But lots of people struggle to grow plants in containers. Some of them struggle to keep them alive. Behind the issues, there is a common reason, lack of knowledge about how to properly do container gardening. There are factors

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what is the best material for plant pots

6 BEST POT MATERIAL FOR CONTAINER GARDENING: WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOUR PLANTS

INTRODUCTION Why Choosing the Right Pot Material Matters for Container Gardening The pot materials affect the temperature, water retention and aesthetic appeal. Pot materials support plant growth and enhance the look of the space. The right pot material balances the ideal temperature inside the pot, and promotes aeration and the weight of the pot also depends on the material

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how are plant pot sizes measured

POT SIZE FOR CONTAINER GARDENING: 5 EASY KEY FACTORS EXPLAINED

INTRODUCTION Importance of choosing the right pot size in container gardening Choosing pots is a confusing task for beginners. People who buy pots as gardening beginners are like, they choose pots based on popular choices in shopping sites, buying low price pots to save money, or choosing their favourite shape or colour. I bought 4-inch

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factors to consider in pot selection

Container Gardening Pots: 6 Easy Tips for Beginners

INTRODUCTION Pots are the 1st thing you need in container gardening. Because pots replace the role of cultivating a piece of land, pots have more advantages than in-ground gardening, like mobility, ease of growing in small spaces, ability to grow plants in pots by utilising vertical space, and cost efficiency because of lesser material needs than

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soil drainage for potting mix

3 TIPS FOR IMPROVING SOIL DRAINAGE IN YOUR CONTAINER GARDEN

INTRODUCTION The Role of Proper Drainage in Container Gardening The first thing that happens when your potting mix has poor drainage is soil compaction. Soil compaction disrupts the soil structure and damages air pockets that create oxygen flow, water flow and root penetration. Proper drainage maintains moisture and keeps the potting mix well-aerated in the meantime. This

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SOIL AERATION

HOW TO IMPROVE SOIL AERATION IN POTTING MIX FOR CONTAINERS

INTRODUCTION Soil Aeration is key to root development and thriving plants. It ensures that roots can access oxygen, nutrients, and water throughout the potting mix. With heavy soil like Garden soil, there is no aeration, and roots struggle to penetrate and spread through the pot and access needed nutrients. Potting mix with aeration-improving components can

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