Container gardening is a great way to start gardening if you don’t have a lot of space or want to try something new. Add instant colour and greenery to patios, balconies and gardens by planting-up containers. Hugely versatile, they can add drama to w

<p id="isPasted">Container gardening is a great way to start gardening if you don&#x2019;t have a lot of space or want to try something new. Add instant colour and greenery to patios, balconies and gardens by planting-up containers. Hugely versatile, they can add drama to winter gardens and create impressive summer displays to suit your outdoor space. In this overview, we&#x2019;ll tell you all the basics you need to know about container gardening for beginners.</p><figure><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/zKB3oxwNVQ7rkVOL/hc/MdAV17qkqd6ZWgaX/2025103003-d2244a12-1d80-4f83-a6b1-4b4eb5047b38-da91a349-cc35-4740-9fed-45c4e74ed567.png" alt="Container Gardening" srcset="https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Relaxing-garden-design-5-1024x576.png 1024w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Relaxing-garden-design-5-300x169.png 300w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Relaxing-garden-design-5-768x432.png 768w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Relaxing-garden-design-5-50x28.png 50w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Relaxing-garden-design-5-1536x864.png 1536w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Relaxing-garden-design-5-60x34.png 60w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Relaxing-garden-design-5-100x56.png 100w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Relaxing-garden-design-5.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><figcaption>Container Gardening</figcaption></figure><h2 id="choose-the-right-location">Choose the right location</h2><p>It is essential to provide your plants with the appropriate amount of light and water after you have chosen them. To ensure that they receive at least six hours of sunlight per day, plants that require a lot of sunlight should be in a south- or west-facing location. Shade-loving plants should be grown in pots in areas with shade. If the weather is particularly hot or dry, your container garden should be watered more frequently than once per day.</p><h2 id="choose-the-right-container">Choose the right container</h2><p>The first step in container gardening is selecting the right&#xA0;<a href="https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/knowledge-base/plant-pots-101/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style=" text-decoration: none;">container</a>. The container should be large enough to accommodate the plants you want to grow, but not so large that it becomes difficult to move or maintain. Consider the size, shape, and material of the container when making your selection.&#xA0;Opt for conventional plastic, terracotta or wooden pots and troughs, or be creative by recycling buckets, furniture or tins.</p><h2 id="choose-the-rightcompost">Choose the right&#xA0;<a href="https://www.gardeningexpress.co.uk/gardening-supplies/compost-decorative-bark" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style=" text-decoration: none;">compost</a></h2><p>Next, select the appropriate container&#xA0;<a href="https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/article-categories/general-gardening/soil-types/" style=" text-decoration: none;">garden soil</a>. Because the soil inside of a container can dry out quickly, container gardening requires a different kind of soil than traditional gardening. A good container soil should have a lot of organic matter, be lightweight, and drain well. You can get ready-made container soil from your neighbourhood garden centre or make your own by combining peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite in equal amounts. Plants in containers will require more frequent watering than plants in your borders because they do not have access to as much moisture as plants in the ground. On hot, sunny days, when the compost can dry out in a matter of hours, this is especially critical. In the summer, thoroughly water plants in the morning or evening to ensure that the water reaches the roots.</p><h2 id="have-a-plan-of-what-plants-you-wish-to-buy">Have a plan of what plants you wish to buy</h2><p>Try to make a list that includes the number of pots, their sizes, and where they will be going. This will allow you to find plants that will fit in the pots and let you know if you need plants for sun, shade, or anything in between.</p><p>There are a plethora of plant options available for your container garden. Herbs, flowers, and vegetables are some common choices. Start with a few easy-to-grow plants like tomatoes, peppers, or basil if you&#x2019;re new to container gardening. Before moving on to more difficult plants, you can learn the fundamentals of container gardening with these hardy plants.</p><h2 id="feed-your-plants">Feed your plants</h2><p>Last but not least, make sure to&#xA0;<a href="https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/knowledge-base/a-beginners-guide-to-fertilisers/" style=" text-decoration: none;">fertilise&#xA0;</a>your container garden. Because they can only grow in a small amount of soil, container plants need a steady supply of nutrients to thrive. To keep your plants healthy and thriving, use a liquid fertiliser or a slow-release fertiliser.</p><p>Either fill your pot with potting soil and then add the fertiliser or make a large batch of potting soil and fertiliser in a bucket. The plants should then be fed a liquid fertiliser once or twice a week to maintain their health.</p><h2 id="conclusion-to-container-gardening">Conclusion to container gardening</h2><p>In conclusion, container gardening is a fun and easy way to add colour and life to any space. With the right container, soil, plants, light and water, you can create a beautiful container garden that will thrive in any environment. Happy Gardening!</p>

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Is it proving difficult finding the space to plant all of your spring bulbs? Why not create a bulb lasagne? A bulb lasagne is pretty much what it sounds like: multiple layers of bulbs with a layer of soil in between (acting as the layer of pasta in a

<p id="isPasted">Is it proving difficult finding the space to plant all of your spring bulbs? Why not create a bulb lasagne? A bulb lasagne is pretty much what it sounds like: multiple layers of bulbs with a layer of soil in between (acting as the layer of pasta in a normal lasagne).</p><figure><img width="1024" height="683" src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/zKB3oxwNVQ7rkVOL/hc/MdAV17qkqd6ZWgaX/2025103003-75883cf6-db65-4fc7-8baf-87376e5a7ffc-9128e077-1bae-4827-8555-df033e33e3eb.png" alt srcset="https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/visi178493-1.jpg 1024w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/visi178493-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/visi178493-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/visi178493-1-50x33.jpg 50w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/visi178493-1-60x40.jpg 60w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/visi178493-1-100x67.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><figcaption>Bulbous lasagne</figcaption></figure><p>These are super easy to make, all you need is a container or pot, a range of bulbs and some soil. Just make sure that you place your latest flowering bulbs at the bottom and your earliest flowering bulbs at the top. We suggest getting bulbs that will flower at different times of the year so that you can have a consistent amount of flowering in the pot for as long as possible.</p><h2 id="5-steps-to-plant-a-bulb-lasagne">5 steps to plant a bulb lasagne</h2><ol><li><strong>Pick the right pot.</strong> It is important to choose a pot that has enough space for multiple layers of bulbs (we suggest around 3-4 layers). The pot must also have good drainage holes to prevent it clogging up with compost.</li><li><strong>Bottom layer.</strong> To start, you need to add a thick layer of compost to the bottom of the container. Then add the biggest/ latest flowering bulbs with at least a 2cm distance between them, making sure the pointy end is facing upwards.</li><li><strong>Next layer.&#xA0;</strong>To add another layer of bulbs, simply add soil to cover the bottom layer of bulbs then add in the next set of bulbs. These should be the flowers that will bloom just before the bottom layer. When placing your bulbs in the pot, try to stagger the bulbs so that they are not directly over the ones below.</li><li><strong>Repeat.</strong> For the remaining layers repeat step 3 until you reach the top of the container or until you have planted all of your bulb layers.</li><li><strong>Finish.</strong> To finish off your bulb lasagne, simply add another layer of soil and water lightly to help the soil compact around the bulbs. Help your bulbs grow by regularly checking the top of the soil is moist, watering lightly if it is dry.</li></ol><h2 id="aftercare">Aftercare</h2><ul><li>Water regularly so that the soil is moist</li><li>Once each layer completes its flowering, deadhead and cut back to tidy up for the next layer</li><li>Place in sheltered areas in extreme conditions (heatwave, high winds, frost etc.)</li><li>Raise the pot on feet or bricks if the pot struggles to drain</li></ul>

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Planting in containers is an excellent method for bringing colour and life to otherwise drab areas of your garden. Plants can be easily introduced into containers on balconies, patios, and window boxes. Plants in a container needs more attention than

<p id="isPasted">Planting in containers is an excellent method for bringing colour and life to otherwise drab areas of your garden. Plants can be easily introduced into containers on balconies, patios, and window boxes. Plants in a container needs more attention than those in gardens, but if you follow our recommendations, this will be easy.</p><figure><img width="1024" height="683" src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/zKB3oxwNVQ7rkVOL/hc/MdAV17qkqd6ZWgaX/2025103000-27c6ad07-556a-4619-b1ef-a912b4a580b4-b294ed8e-d896-42e7-b292-4f911087ad23.png" alt="Mixed texture planting" srcset="https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/visi209975-1.jpg 1024w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/visi209975-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/visi209975-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/visi209975-1-50x33.jpg 50w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/visi209975-1-60x40.jpg 60w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/visi209975-1-100x67.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><figcaption style="text-align: center;">Mixed shrubs and perennials &#x2013; container garden<br><br></figcaption><h2 id="isPasted">Planting</h2><p>Plant early in the spring so that the roots grow quickly and the plant becomes established. Evergreens may deteriorate over the winter as a result of dryness at the roots or wind-burned foliage, and autumn planting may result in losses as a result of waterlogging.</p><h2 id="watering">Watering</h2><p>When growing plants in containers, one of the most crucial tasks is watering. To grow well, roots need a balance of air and water, which you can easily provide with good compost or soil. Plants won&#x2019;t grow well if their roots are in very wet compost because there isn&#x2019;t enough air, and it&#x2019;s often in their best interest to let the compost dry out between waterings.</p><h2 id="re-potting">Re-potting</h2><p>Roots eventually fill containers, which slows the growth of the plant. This is not always a bad thing because plants that are slightly stressed are often attractive and need less care because they grow slowly. However, because compost lose their structure over time, the plants will eventually need to be relocated to a larger container or the compost will need to be refreshed in the same pot. Unless re-potted, shrubs and trees that have been in a pot for a long time are particularly vulnerable to diseases.</p><p>Re-pot plants in the early spring as soon as they begin to show signs of growth when moving them to a larger container (one size larger at each stage). Slide the plant out, snip the roots if necessary, and remove a small amount of the old compost.</p><p>Plants should be re-potted in the same pot at least every other year when it is no longer convenient to repot them in larger pots annually. Fresh compost should replace one third of the existing compost and roots. Top-dress by removing 5 cm of the old compost from the top of the pot and replacing it with fresh compost in years when repotting is not performed.</p><h2 id="summer-care">Summer care</h2><p>Plants in containers need attention all year, but summer is the most crucial period as plants can soon run short of water and nutrients.</p><h3 id="watering-1">Watering</h3><p>In warm or windy weather, check the soil for moisture every day (or twice a day in hot weather). Even if it has rained, it is still important to make sure that the soil below the surface is moist. Fill the container with water until it reaches the rim, allowing the water to drain into the compost before filling it again to ensure that the compost is adequately moist.</p><p>The majority of plants will thrive if they are given some time to dry out between waterings, and they will learn to use less water if they have to. Plants are likely to recover, but their growth may be affected if allowed to reach the wilting stage.</p><p>Your plants should not receive an excessive amount of water; the bottom of the pot should not leak water. You could save water and nutrients by using a saucer to collect the excess. Assess the structure of the compost and check the drainage holes for obstructions if water is not draining freely. The compost becomes soggy, dense, and devoid of air spaces as the organic materials decomposes.</p><p>Since the majority of water is lost through the plant&#x2019;s leaves, lining or sealing terracotta pots with waterproof materials is unlikely to significantly reduce watering requirements. Container plants will experience less heat stress if they are grouped together for shade. Despite the fact that the majority of water is lost through the plant&#x2019;s leaves, careful watering will still be required even after the pots have been mulched to reduce heat and control weeds.</p><h3 id="feeding">Feeding</h3><p>You might need to use a general-purpose liquid feed from the end of April to the end of August. Or apply a fertiliser with a controlled release prior to planting. Fertilisers should contain essential trace elements when using composts that do not contain soil.</p><p>After late summer, feeding is usually suspended until mid-spring; however bedding plants and other short-lived annuals will benefit from feeding until early autumn. It is best to feed when the compost is moist.</p><h2 id="winter-care">Winter care</h2><p>In winter, there is a large danger of compost freezing, which may damage or kill plants.</p><h3 id="frost-protection">Frost protection</h3><p>Use bubble wrap or temporarily cover pots to protect them. If the compost becomes soggy during periods of rain, cover the plants temporarily until it dries out. Pots should be raised off the ground in wet weather to prevent water from building to the bottom. In the winter, it is essential to remove saucers from the bottom of pots.</p><h3 id="watering-2">Watering</h3><p>Even if you have moved evergreens under cover so that they do not get wet, they may still require watering. These should be checked each week and watered as necessary, but watering on frosty days should be avoided.</p><h2 id="problems">Problems</h2><p>Container plants commonly die from excessive watering; When watering, it&#x2019;s important to keep the compost moist but not soggy, and to avoid dryness and saturation at the same time.</p><p>Plants grown in containers suffer from many of the same pests and diseases as when grown in beds and borders, such as aphids, algae and moss.</p><p>Overpotting is yet another frequent problem. Even though plants need to be re-potted every year or two, moving them into a pot or container that is too big can shock them and cause them to stop growing. &#x201C;For this reason, we recommend increasing the size of the pot one size at a time,&#x201D; says&#xA0;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/search?s=Chris+Bonnett" style=" text-decoration: none;">Chris Bonnett, a gardening expert for The Express</a>.</p></figure>

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Do you have limited outdoor space? Or do you rent, meaning you can’t dig up the garden? Maybe you are just one of the other hundred plus gardeners who love a container garden? No matter your circumstances, you can still grow plants – and lots of them

<h2 id="isPasted">Introduction:</h2><p>Do you have limited outdoor space? Or do you rent, meaning you can&#x2019;t dig up the garden? Maybe you are just one of the other hundred plus gardeners who love a container garden? No matter your circumstances, you can still grow plants &#x2013; and lots of them &#x2013; by using containers.</p><p>Whether you use pots, tubs, barrels, planters, bottles, or any other creative medium for your plants, planting in containers has many benefits and is easier than you think. Here are five tips for planting in containers successfully.</p><figure><img width="1024" height="683" src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/zKB3oxwNVQ7rkVOL/hc/MdAV17qkqd6ZWgaX/2025103004-4f5e4f1d-0d21-4f7f-8fbf-0199aa582d90-ce8e0c76-72da-4774-b878-8d0e8557b7b8.png" alt="Container garden - pots for small garden, patio or terrace" srcset="https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Depositphotos_77315922_XL-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Depositphotos_77315922_XL-300x200.jpg 300w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Depositphotos_77315922_XL-768x512.jpg 768w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Depositphotos_77315922_XL-50x33.jpg 50w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Depositphotos_77315922_XL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Depositphotos_77315922_XL-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Depositphotos_77315922_XL-60x40.jpg 60w, https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Depositphotos_77315922_XL-100x67.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><figcaption>Container garden &#x2013; pots for small garden, patio or terrace</figcaption></figure><h2 id="top-5-tips-for-planting-in-a-container-garden">Top 5 Tips for Planting in a Container Garden</h2><h3 id="1-know-your-limitations">1. Know your Limitations</h3><p>As with any type of gardening, there are going to be some limitations. So it is very important to understand these limitations before you start. Here are the top three limitations we think you should be aware of:</p><p>1. Containers make it particularly hard to grow large plants</p><p>2. They are often difficult to water and fertilise; you may need to water your plants several times a day during hot, dry spells, and they might need a special fertiliser that can be more difficult to apply.</p><p>3. Finally, containers normally mean that your plants will have a shorter life span compared to being planted in the ground; they last anywhere from a couple of months to a couple of years, depending on your climate and the type of container you use.</p><p>If you want to plant in containers, you must be aware of these limitations, but it&#x2019;s also important to remember that containers can be incredibly useful for growing lots of different plants as well.</p><p><br></p><h3 id="2-deciding-what-works-best-in-your-container-garden">2. Deciding What Works Best in Your Container Garden</h3><p>With lots of varieties of containers you can use to grow plants, you need to think about what will be most practical. Here are a few key things to keep in mind as you select your containers:</p><ul><li>Size &#x2013; You don&#x2019;t want your containers to be too large because you don&#x2019;t want the soil to stay too wet or too dry for too long, and a container that is too big can create drainage issues. It&#x2019;s also important to make sure your container size is appropriate for the plant you&#x2019;re growing.</li><li>Type &#x2013; Different containers are better for different plants. For example, you&#x2019;ll want to use a clay pot for plants that prefer slightly acidic soil. Plastic containers are best for plants that don&#x2019;t need much fertiliser. Wooden containers suit plants that like slightly alkaline soil and wooden containers are best for plants that need lots of fertiliser.</li></ul><h3 id="3-the-soil-is-the-key">3. The Soil is the Key</h3><p>Choosing the right soil is a crucial part of gardening, particularly container gardening. You&#x2019;ll want to choose soil that has the right amount of fertiliser in it, so you don&#x2019;t have to add extra fertiliser to every pot.</p><p>It&#x2019;s also important to make sure your soil has the right amount of moisture in it; too dry or too wet soil can be a problem. Mixing sand or perlite in with your soil will help with drainage.</p><p>If you want to, you can add fertiliser to your soil, but it&#x2019;s generally best to use a slow-release fertiliser to make sure it doesn&#x2019;t get too strong too quickly.</p><p>The amount of soil you use in each pot also matters. You need to make sure each pot has enough soil to cover the roots of the plant up to the bottom of the first set of leaves. This ensures the roots have enough room to grow and thrive. If you don&#x2019;t add enough soil to your pots, the roots will be too cramped, which can lead to disease and rotting.</p><h3 id="4-be-smart-about-watering">4. Be Smart About Watering</h3><p>Making sure your containers always have enough water is essential. The two main mistakes people make when watering plants in containers are either watering them too often or watering them too infrequently.</p><p>If your plants are getting too much water, you&#x2019;ll notice your soil will be fairly wet all the time, which is not a good thing. If your plants are getting too little water, you&#x2019;ll notice the soil will be dry all the time.</p><p>The best thing to do would be to check all the containers every day, even a quick check first thing in the morning or add it to your evening routine, to see if the soil is moist. You don&#x2019;t want the soil to dry out, but you also don&#x2019;t want the soil to be water-logged; the soil would ideally have the first inch being moist.</p><h3 id="5-dont-forget-the-decorating-basics">&#xA0;5. Don&#x2019;t Forget the Decorating Basics</h3><p>Even if you&#x2019;re just growing a few herbs or a single pepper plant in a container, you&#x2019;ll want to make sure your containers are decorative. It&#x2019;s best to use pots that are different from each other or in different colours, so they stand out against your balcony rail or patio wall. You can also make use of containers with built-in planters for even more decorative potential.</p><h3 id="notes">Notes</h3><p>When starting in any garden it is always important to understand the unique conditions of your garden space. No two gardens are identical, with every garden having its special microclimates, soil, and growing conditions. All our guides and information are provided as general guides, and garden owners need to do their own research for each and every plant before planting. We cannot accept responsibility for plant establishment and survival in individual gardens.</p><h2 id="related-articles">Related Articles</h2><h3 id="plant-pots-101--everything-you-need-to-know-"><a href="https://help.gardeningexpress.co.uk/knowledge-base/plant-pots-101/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style=" text-decoration: none;"><strong>Plant Pots 101 &#x2013; Everything You Need to Know</strong> <strong>&#x2197;</strong></a></h3><p>Plant pots are a great option if you&#x2019;re new to gardening or want to upgrade your garden setup&#x2026;</p>

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