Container Gardening: Flexibility and Control

Ever thought about the flexibility and control you would have if all of your landscape plants were in individual containers? We tour the unique and beautiful backyard oasis that a couple of plant enthusiasts have created by planting up 542 individual garden containers!

Post author By NPT Editorial
Post date August 15, 2024
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Consider mature root depth and spread when sizing a container for a particular plant.
Plants that grow aggressively from the roots can be confined in a pot.
Dwarf varieties of citrus and other fruit trees can be grown in containers then over-wintered indoors
Succulents grow particularly well in containers.

Sheri Gramer

Sheri is a gardener, artist, designer, as well as owner of the specialty shop Yarrow Acres in Franklin, TN. What began as a hobby in Michigan became a ‘Main Street’ business for her in Middle Tennessee. Her passion for herbs and flowers is obvious when visiting fellow growers on Volunteer Gardener. “From growing to harvesting, there are endless ways to create, craft, cook and live with flowers and herbs.”