In a garden with pots, the ideal is to have plants that are small and can be more resistant if they are going to be out in the open. Herb growing is not very different from flowers and shrubs, and ideally with a south-facing balcony or window.
The gardens made with pots provide the opportunity to generate a green area in small spaces, and take advantage of the benefits of aromatic plants, medicinal herbs, and beautiful flowers that fill small spaces with color.
Care for potted plants.
The following are some tips to know which plants are best in our garden with pots.
Choose plants that will fit in your available space. For a window pot garden, you should limit yourself to herbs, air plants, cacti and other small plants.
On the contrary, in a garden in a room you have space for ferns, or even for small trees; and in a patio you could accommodate medium ornamental trees such as Japanese maples.
You also have to consider whether you plan to frequently move the pots. Plants in large pots will be much more difficult to rearrange than small ones.
Choose plants appropriate to your microclimates.
Choose the appropriate plants for the microclimate in which you are going to have them. Water plants, fruit vegetables and flowers need eight hours of sunlight per day, rooted vegetables need six hours, and leafy vegetables four. Other plants, such as ferns and other bushes and grasses, need the sun indirectly.
Check the care you can give the plants.
If you are growing your garden indoors, the space you have available will determine which plants you should plant. Also consider humidity.
If you live in a climate with cold winters, your house will be dry inside during the winter and if your garden is indoors, you will have to use a humidifier or a mini greenhouse to feed the plants, which will need humidity.
Select plants that suit your agility and dexterity as a gardener. If you tend to forget about your plants, stick to those that are well suited to neglect like the cast iron plant and mother-in-law’s tongue. However, if you are a more attentive gardener, you can choose plants that require more frequent watering, fertilization and care, as well as those that do not need it as much.
Choose plants that complement each other.
The University of Illinois Extension recommends that a container garden should have a combination of tall plants or “thrillers”, round plants or “fillers” and hanging plants or “spillers”.
Choose plants with different leaves for your pots.
Also, choose plants with leaves of different shapes and textures. This variety will make your garden look visually interesting. Also select plants with pleasant colors. Use an indoor garden to accentuate the colors used to decorate the room, and an outdoor garden to blend in with the landscape.
Ideal plants to have in pots.
We show you ten plants that also thrive in the pot and give you a delicious harvest.
- Growing tomatoes in a pot.
- Growing the salad.
- Grow radish.
- Potted chili plant.
- Succulent and cactus plants for outdoor in pots.
- Aromatic plants such as rosemary, mint and basil give aroma to your home.
There are many options that you can have at your fingertips, always consider your ability to take care of them, and not expose them in areas that could be counterproductive for them to grow or survive.
