Hello, my name is Gina and this is my garden equipment and supplies blog. For many years, I lived alone in a small flat in Sydney. It was quite a lonely existence. However, all that changed when I met a lovely man. We fell in love and I moved into his large home out in the country. My lover has a very large and wonderful garden. He taught me how to care for the plants and trees and how to use different forms of gardening equipment. I decided to start a blog to pass on everything I have learnt to others.
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A Comparison Of 3 Types Of Outdoor Plant Pots
Steven Lee
Planting flowers or vegetables in pots gives you the option to easily move them around your garden. This can ensure they always get the right amount of light or shade they require to thrive, and you can easily change the aesthetic of your garden without having to do lots of digging. Planting in pots can also be a great option when space is limited to a small patio or balcony, and planting in pots can make it easier to keep pests and diseases at bay by controlling moisture levels. Ensuring your pots have adequate drainage holes and adding a layer of perlite to the bottom of your pots will help prevent them from becoming waterlogged, and this can also promote healthy root growth. Additionally, when you plant in pots then you have control over the soil quality, and you can choose soil that's suited to the plants you intend on growing. Here's a comparison of three popular types of outdoor plant pots:
Terracotta
Terracotta pots blend in well with most gardens and have a pleasing natural appearance, which makes them one of the more expensive types of garden pots. However, terracotta pots can dry out quickly in the summer heat, and this can cause cracks to appear. You can reduce this risk by keeping the soil moist in your terracotta pots and perhaps opting to use this type of pot in shaded areas.
Plastic
Plastic pots are relatively inexpensive and come in a range of colours to suit your garden décor. However, they can become brittle and crack within a few years of being left out year-round. Fading due to sun damage can also occur when they are left in full sun. On the plus side, it's easy to drill extra drainage holes into plastic pots, so if you intend on growing plants that require well-drained soil, such as lavender or bearded iris, plastic pots could be your best option.
Metal
Metal pots have a contemporary appearance and are often suited to pristinely landscaped backyards. These pots won't dry out and crack, but they can heat up your soil a little too much in the summer, and this can cause damage to the roots of your plants. You will need to stay on top of watering your plants if you opt for metal pots, but they are very long-lasting and you can easily paint your own designs onto them to add your own style.
When selecting pots for your garden, consider what you intend to grow in them and how much sun and shade they will get during the growing season. If you're unsure of the best pots for your needs, consult a local garden centre.
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