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| Plant Containers |
So, you have decided to try container gardening.
Now, what plant containers to put it in? Luckily, the range of containers is limited only by
your imagination, and not all of your options are expensive.
First, you need to decide on the look you want to create. Do you want a manicured look, or do
you want a rustic look? Will you add decorations or will you decorate the containers, or neither?
To help simplify your selection process, we've included the following table about plant containers:
Type
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Cost
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Pros
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Cons
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| Ceramic |
High |
Pretty |
Breakable, expensive, poor drainage unless it has drain holes,
heavy |
| Terra cotta or Clay |
Medium |
Pretty, good drainage |
Breakable, heavy |
| Plastic |
Low |
Price, Some are made to look like terra cotta, so they can be pretty
too, lightweight |
Poor drainage unless they have drain holes |
| Metal |
Medium-Low |
Price, lightweight (generally, thin tin is used) |
Rust easily unless lined, poor drainage unless they have drain
holes |
| Wood |
Medium-Low |
Price, good drainage, aesthetics, purchase or build your own to
get the exact look you want. If building your own, a search on the
internet should result in several matches. Also, check your local
hardware store for plans. |
Heavy, will rot unless lined |
| Hanging baskets |
Medium-High |
If you purchase the baskets and fill them with your own plant selections,
the cost is much lower. Aesthetics |
Can be expensive if you choose those that are already filled with
plants, need frequent watering. |
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