Grow Beautiful Plants in Pots and Containers
Choosing pots and planters: container types and materials, what size pot a plant needs, and why drainage holes matter for healthy roots.
4 guides published
A tour of container types beyond the round pot: troughs, window boxes, hanging baskets, fabric grow bags, self-watering planters and railing planters, with what each is good for and its catch.
How to match a container to a plant: why volume matters, when depth beats width, how pot sizes are labeled, commonly suggested starting sizes and the signs a plant needs more room.
Why pots need drainage holes, why a layer of gravel in the bottom does not help, and what does: an open potting mix, clear holes, pot feet and saucers that get emptied.
A step-by-step way to pick a pot: check for drainage holes, compare materials by how fast they dry and how much they weigh, then weigh up size, color and whether it ever has to move.
