If you are a first time gardener and you want to choose a pot for your first collection of plants, a 60-cm pots is one of the recommended size. This is also called the standard pot or the clay pot. These pots are available in a number of shapes and sizes. There is the hexagonal round pot, square pot, rectangular pot, round pot, square pot, oval pot, globe shaped pot, trapezoid pot and the oblong/trician/pentagonal pot. Your choice will depend on what size of containers you plan to use it for.
The potting bench is an important accessory when growing plants as it is the foundation on which the plants are planted. It is best that you consider your budget before purchasing this pot and plant stand. The price is a good indicator of the quality of the pot and stands. When you buy cheap quality pots and stand, it is very difficult to grow good plants in them as the roots are not properly connected to the potting bench.
If you want to grow small plants, then a pot with only three to four cups is a good choice. It will be good enough for beginners. If you have lots of plants and plenty of space, you can get a pot with almost thirty cups or more. This will be good enough for large scale container gardening.
If you decide to use a potting bench, you should make sure that it is made from the right material. The most recommended is perlite. Some other cheaper materials are sandstone, volcanic ash, coconut coir etc. Do check your local garden stores to find the correct potting bench.
You can place your container garden at home in a sunny window facing a south or west facing window. It is a perfect place if you live in an area with partial sunlight all year round. You need to water your plants every day but do not over-water them. Over watering your plants will stress them out and cause them to wilt.
Watering in the morning is a must for your container garden. Morning sun is the best time as the soil is fresher and the nutrients are available. Do not worry if your container plants do not grow right away. Give them time. If you have a container garden in a greenhouse, you can move it to a sunny window during the summer months.
In case of problems arise with your container garden, you can remove the potting bench and replace it with a plastic container pot. A wooden pot will also do. The plastic potting bench can be sold easily in the market.
Make sure that the pot you choose for your container garden has good drainage. Poor drainage can result in root rot, which can ultimately destroy your whole plant pot collection. Remember to add some plant fertilizer to your potting mix. A good quality potting mix can cost you a bit. However, it will help your plants to grow healthily and produce quality fruits and vegetables.
It is recommended to use good quality potting soil. It should be dry but not soggy. Good quality potting soil should have enough moisture to retain the heat in the summer. It should also drain well and hold water. Be careful not to use any chemical potting bench fertilizer as this may have harmful effects on your garden.
Plant nutrition is one important aspect of container gardening. You need to provide an adequate amount of vitamins and nutrients to your plant. Use sharp clippers to trim off the excess foliage of your plants. It is also advisable to prune your plants frequently to maintain the shape and beauty of your garden.
Another thing you need to keep in mind is the timely replenishment of your potting materials. As soon as your plant starts showing signs of dehydration or losing its leaves, you should replenish it with good quality potting soil. Do not wait until it has burnt down completely before providing it with additional potting material. Also, keep in mind that fertilizing your garden all the time will require you to provide it with good quality potting material at regular intervals. This is something that you cannot avoid if you want to have a healthy and beautiful garden.
However, if you are not that comfortable using potting pots or you do not have the right size of potting benches available, you can always ask a garden professional to do it for you. Some gardeners are also willing to do it for an extra fee. For people who want a hands-on approach, they may opt to go for automatic potting spreaders that are now available in the market. They do all the watering, feeding and trimming for you and the plants.