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How To Make 3 Types of Container Gardens

Three wall planters

Oh, how we love container gardens. They’re the perfect way to have a garden even when we don’t actually have, well, a garden. They’re also fun to create, easy to maintain, and can fit in any small outdoor space. OK, ready? Let’s make a container garden!

Container herb garden.

White herb planter

Because there’s really nothing better than growing your own herbs then snipping them off to add to a recipe.

Pro tips: Make sure your container has proper drainage. Choose one favorite herb and grow a bunch of it (we’re looking at you, basil), or grow a variety. Keep in mind that certain herbs do well when grown together—basil, mint, dill and cilantro make for a happy herb family. Sage and rosemary are another great pairing.

• Unless you’re an experienced gardener, we recommend using plants vs. starting from   seed.
• Herbs need light. Make sure your container herb garden is placed in an area that gets   3-4 hours of sunlight a day.
• Herbs are thirsty. Keep them well hydrated by watering once a day (twice on hot   days).
• Feed your soil. Most soil does not offer nutrients to your plants, so make sure to add a   slow release fertilizer to your soil.

Container succulent garden.

Potted succulent

Two terrariums with wood base

So easy to maintain and glorious to behold, container succulent gardens offer serious ROI.

• Succulents come in so many wonderful textures, shapes, and sizes. Have fun   choosing the varieties you love. Just make sure your mix is roughly all the same size.
• Choose a glass terrarium or wide, shallow container for a succulent garden and cover   drainage holes with a piece of cloth or screen.
• Use succulent-specific potting soil.
• Add rocks, pebbles, marbles, or sea glass to create a finished-looking garden.
• Step away. That’s right, succulent gardens do best when tended to the least.   Overwatering will actually hurt these tough desert plants, so less is more!

Wall-mounted container garden.

Two wall planters

Wall-mounted container gardens are a dream for small outdoor spaces and allow urban gardeners the chance to grow a variety of plants.

• Certain plants, like ferns and bromeliads, do very well in vertical gardens. Herbs are   another great option, and we also love vertical gardens for growing fresh greens, like   lettuce or spinach.
• Group plants together with similar light requirements.
• Do not over water. Rather than frequent light waterings, give plants one good drink   and check soil regularly.

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