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How-To: Start a Container Garden

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Container gardening is ideal for inexperienced gardeners, or those who have limited space to plant (or inexperienced gardeners with limited space to plant!).

Container gardens add life to a landscape without requiring extensive care, says Claire Watson, spokesperson with Wave Petunias.

Wave and Watson recently teamed with HGTV star Kelly Edwards (“Design on a Dime”) to offer up container gardening guidance. Their top tips:

Look for “personality” planters. Whether you appreciate bold patterns, textures (think ridges) or zingy colors, select planters that suit your personal style—and with adequate drainage!

Remember the one-inch rule. No matter the sizes of your planters, leave one inch of space between the potting soil and the top of the container before planting. If you’re using oversized planters, pad the bottom with plastic water bottles before adding soil.

Mix-and-match plants. Before planting, plan which coordinating species will fill which container. Break up the container visually with plants of varying colors, heights and textures.

Avoid water-logging. Overwatering can stunt growth. To determine when it’s time to water, place your finger into the soil; if it feels dry, it’s time!

Keep in mind, also, that container gardens are just one component of an outdoor space, adds Watson. Your new container garden may complement an existing outdoor space, or inspire a whole new design.

Source: Wave Petunias

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