How to Choose The Right Planter.docx

1. How to Choose The Right Planter Planter boxes gardening is an excellent way to add a natural, earthy look to your home, that also providing fresh air produce for your home. Custom Made Planter Boxes creates a planter box that is perfectly suited to your needs and is also unique. Choosing the right planter box is a daunting task. Large plants in small containers will dry out easily and become pot bound, whereas small plants in large pots look odd and real problem with regulating soil moisture. It is important to keep your container gardens growing happily and healthily you should give some consideration to the plants needs when choosing a planter. Some things are important to keep in mind like ensuring you’re the planter has drainage holes. it is also important to consider the amount of money you are willing to spend on your planter. Let's discuss some of the tips for choosing the right pot. 1: Containers size matters – When a small plant potted up in a large container, it can be thrown off by the moisture balance in the soil. Proper drainage is important as it can lead to root rot, extra heavy container and a

2. funky wet soil smell. So make sure that plant needs to be in a container that has enough room for it to grow but is not too big for the plant’s size. 2: Sunlight exposure – Will it be exposed to full sunlight all day? As all pots dry out faster than soil in the garden, but certain exposures will exacerbate the situation. If you are planning to plant in full sun, you will probably want a pot made from a material that is not porous. 3: What you want to grow – Before making any purchase for a planter you need to do is research what type of plants you want to grow and what their needs are. Some plants need more sun than others as some require a bit more shade. The kind of plant you want to grow will determine the size of your planter. Some plants grow quickly and might need a lot of room for their roots. 4: Contains drainage hole – Make sure the pot contains a drainage hole or the material allow you to drill one in it. Drainage holes are the happy medium, as long as you water those plants with tender love and care. If you do not want to drown the roots, it is essential to have proper drainage. During the month of hot summer, it is important to water container garden as they are above ground and do not hold moisture. You can hire Garden Furniture Installation for making custom made planter boxes that would suit your requirement of the space. Source:https://www.deviantart.com/rebeccacraig/journal/How-to-Choose-Th e-Right-Planter-879165710