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Millions of people love to garden; they love the smell of the soil, getting their hands dirty they love the planting and watching their flowers bloom. When you live in the city, or in an apartment where it is not possible to plant gardens, it is still possible to plant and create beautiful and colorful plants.

If you want to purchase containers, visiting your local home improvement store; you will find many types of containers for your plants from simple terra cotta pots to elaborate porcelain vases. Keep in mind that the prices for these starts from a few dollars and can reach hundreds of dollars. It all depends on what you are looking for.

Keep in mind that you do not have to spend a lot of money on containers, if you look around your home; you will find many things that have the potential to become a container for gardening. You just have to use your imagination.

• Plastic milk jug
• Tin cans
• Empty buckets
• Laundry basket
• An old boot

 Yes, an old boot can become a planter, and when you have company, it will definitely become the topic of conversation!

When you use containers for gardening, it is important that you poke holes in the bottom of the container for drainage, if you do not, the plant will not survive.

Sunlight is also an important factor, and if you live in an apartment or a highrise building, choosing containers that will fit on windowsills or on balconies is critical to the success of your gardening.  Plant stands are great, but if you are using unusual or odd shaped containers, you may find it challenging to find a stand to fit; that’s when your imagination can really help!  Creating a stand or a way to display your container garden yourself can be very satisfying. Hanging them from the ceiling is often chosen because it keeps the floor clean and clutter free.

When you’re ready to plant, using the right soil will be the critical factor in the success of your plants. You need soil that is rich in nutrients to assist your plants in growing. It is also important to take into consideration the size of the pot versus the size of the plant. If you have a large container, you do not want to plant flowers that are small, and if you have a small container, you do not want to plant flowers that will grow tall. Proportion is very important.

Watering your plants takes getting used too; there is a fine line when it comes down to it.  If you water them too much they will drown and if you do not water them enough they will die. If you are growing your flowers from seeds, the package will tell you the correct watering instructions and if you purchase your flowers already growing, they you should determine the watering needs from the place of purchase.

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