You might be wondering why I say that 16 inch pots are a good choice for container gardening. You might be thinking that pots of any size will work. The truth is that you want to choose a pot that is large enough to hold your plants but small enough to fit securely in the spot you selected for your container garden. It doesn’t matter if you have seedlings or larger plants, it still takes some planning and thought before you put your selected pot in the ground.

There are many things you should consider before you make a decision regarding the type of pot you will use. You will want to consider how many plants you have, the amount of water they need, if you have seedlings or larger plants, what the temperature is where you live and how much sunlight your selected plants will get during the day. Once you know what you expect to do with your plants and what you will have to do to make your container garden happen, you can narrow your search and pick out the right pot.

Many plants require a specific potting medium to germinate. This potting medium should be made specifically for your plant. You can purchase potting medium from a nursery or grow store. Make sure the potting medium you buy is suited for your plant’s needs and will not harm them. If you are growing seedlings, choose a potting medium that is suited for the kind of plant you are growing.

Most seedlings don’t like standing water. They need a pot that is water tight. If you are using planters or other pots that aren’t specifically designed to hold seedlings, don’t fill them with water. Any water left in the pot will eventually evaporate and cause the plants to drown. If you do want to give your plants water, be sure to put an absorbent mat on the bottom of the potting medium and on the surface of the pot.

Your plants also require certain things to grow. For instance, plants like succulents need a pot with an adequate amount of light. In the winter months, don’t water your plants. Instead, wait for the plant to recover from the winter before watering again. If you water your plants in the spring, wait until the soil has warmed up and the moisture in the soil has evaporated before watering.

Don’t fertilize your plants unless you are doing so in the summer when they are young. It is during the summer time when the plant can receive extra nutrients from fertilizers. But don’t overdo it. In addition to being too much, you could also cause your plants to become stressed. Just follow the dosage given on the fertilizer package.

You will need to feed your plant once a week with a liquid fertilizer. When choosing the liquid fertilizer, you should choose one that contains copper sulphate. This is a common ingredient in fertilizers and it will help your plants grow healthy and strong. After fertilizing your soil, it is important to water it well. Don’t just water your pot, but water the entire pot as well to ensure proper drainage.

Another important thing you should do is prune your plants regularly. Remove dead flowers or leaves, which will stimulate new growth. Don’t you want your plants to bloom? Of course you do. A beautiful healthy blooming plant pot, complete with beautiful roots, is worth all the hard work.

If you have a window facing the south, you will need to pay particular attention to the orientation of your potting area. The southern direction of your potting area will dictate where you should water your plants. Make sure the potting material is dry before you add any additional water.

During the summer months, you should keep your potted plants partially submerged in water. Do not allow the roots to stay completely dry. You may also need to add a humidifier if the air is dry. If you plan to use a humidifier, you will probably want to purchase an electric or water-based unit. Humidifiers are particularly beneficial during the hot, summer months when the outdoor temperatures can rise into the 80s Fahrenheit.

Many gardeners think that they know everything there is to know about caring for a plant, but they often forget about watering. It is very important to follow the instructions on the container leaflet that came with your potting mixture. Remember, your potting materials were designed to provide you with drainage. Watering will become easier the more frequently you do it.