If you are new to container gardening, it is important to first determine which type of container garden suits your needs best. You can find a lot of information about pot gardening on the Internet, or from books written on container gardening. You should also learn how to care for a pot and choose the proper plants and potting soil so that your container garden has rewarding long lasting beauty.

One popular container garden is using hanging baskets. Fuschias work very well in hanging baskets, as do other fuchsia varieties. These fuschias do not take up much space, making them easy to move around the yard. Fuschias come in all colors of the rainbow, making them excellent for color or variety. You can easily find great fuschia choices for container gardening, or if you prefer, there are many beautiful hanging baskets available at garden centers or at discount garden stores.

Many plants prefer sunlight, but some require shady areas in order to grow well. There are many options available for shading your container garden, from large rocks placed on the side of the plant to building a small shed or other structure in the shade. Some plants need to have their feet planted in the shade in order to grow well, while others prefer to be completely out in the sun. Just be sure to keep a few plants in the shade to help offset the loss of sunlight through the shade, and be sure to move plants that prefer being in the shade to the sunnier plants.

Plants that prefer a dry climate but may enjoy some shade in the winter months can be provided with a shallow pot. Be sure to include plenty of drainage holes to keep excess water out of the soil. Many plants will prefer to be in partial shade, but you can often find plants that like full sun to be planted in pots with holes in the bottom. Your best bet is to keep the plant relatively shallow, so that it takes less time and effort watering. A wider pot gives the illusion of more surface area, which results in the plants appearing fuller.

There are many varieties of containers available in a wide range of sizes to fit your needs. The most basic containers range from two quarts to four quarts. Most crops, such as wheat and alfalfa, grow well in a two or three-quart container. Keep in mind that most commercial crops are grown in round quarts, and unless you are growing a rare species, you should base your plant harmonizing on what is available in your area. Most local nurseries carry a large variety of pots for most types of plants.

One of the biggest problems with growing plants in a standard pot is getting the right water conditions. Unless you live in an area where it snows, your best bet is to use a water-based potting soil mix. This mix will help keep your plants from becoming root-bound, especially if you have a plant with long, wide roots. If your climate is particularly extreme, you might want to consider using a fiberglass pot. Just be sure to water well after a rainfall, and mulch your plants to help retain moisture.

The final size of the container you choose should be based on the amount of light your garden receives. If you plant anything taller than this, it may take too much time to bring the plant to the correct stage of growth. Any container more than four feet in height requires special care to bring it to the proper height, usually dependent on the type of plant being grown. A good rule of thumb is about three to four times your height in cubic feet for a 16-inch pot, and no more.

When selecting a nursery, your final decision may be about which plants you’d like to grow. A generalization is that younger, more fragrant plants should be grown in a small container, perhaps with only six to eight inches of depth. Bigger, bushy plants may require more space. For advice on how much potting soil do I need for a given set of plants, consult your nursery or a knowledgeable gardener.