Types of Containers For Container Gardening Vegetables

There are many types of containers for container gardening vegetables, but really, any container can be used for a container for planting.  Some plants will grow better in random containers then other, so you have to be careful that there is enough space and soil for root growth, but you can do container gardening vegetables in just about any container!

Some have to be washed out a lot before you use them, but as long as they have some simple things such as drainage and a spot to hold enough soil for your plant, it can be used.  If your container has no drainage, the soil may get too wet.  So you may have to drill holes or do some other modification before you can plant in your container.

Types of containers for container gardening vegetables

Here are a few containers for gardening that can be used.  Each has unique traits that will make it good for different types of plants and growing conditions. Read up on the containers that would be bets for your container gardening vegetables that you will be planting!

• Clay or terra cotta is porous and dries out more quickly than other materials. The porosity also helps prevent the soil from getting too saturated. If you choose this type of pot, be sure you remember that plants in clay pots may need watering more frequently due to the pots drying out. Clay pots can be waterproofed if you wish.
• Wood containers include window boxes, barrels, buckets or baskets. Moisture tends to be a problem with some of these. It helps if you seal the wood or put another container inside of the wooden one.  I use plastic in my boxes so you could use something like that as long as it has holes.
• Plastic containers range from the nursery pots that you purchase plants into highly decorative versions. Make sure these have enough holes in the bottom for proper drainage, so the plants roots don’t get too wet.
• Concrete planters offer a formal statement to the garden. These can be made with poured concrete or concrete blocks.  This is something you could do for close to free if you are short of cash by asking for blocks at building sites and places like that.
• Ceramic planter and metal planters are primarily used for indoor houseplants. Both offer many decorative options.  Again check the drainage.  A lot of these types of containers tend to be more for decorative purposes and don’t allow for proper drainage of plants.  If this happens, you may have to put another pot inside the pretty one.
• Hanging baskets can be made from many of the materials above, including wire. Hanging baskets tend to dry our very quickly, so keep an eye on them. Make sure they are in a place where it can drain onto the ground and dry out or water it more frequently.  Make sure they are hanging from a secure hook.

When starting your container garden, it is important to find the right containers and pots for your container gardening vegetables.  These different containers could make or break your garden so find what is right for you and having the best container gardening vegetables around!

What do you like to use for your container garden?

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