Springtime is coming! What better time to start your own garden than the one that just sprung up, and the DIY container garden is ready to go. It is spring time again, and nature’s beauty is at its best. honor the beauty of nature as you prepare for Earth Day this week, by using these five recycled and easy DIY container gardening tips from some very creative bloggers.
Start the garden off right by getting some fresh new flowers. If you love to plant things in containers, then a little gardening can go a long way toward making your little corner of nature into a beautiful haven to grow fresh vegetables. And what is better than a bright and sunny day to get those first sweet peas or to see those first buds appear? With a sunny sky and some nicely-planted garden flowers you will be sure to start off your gardening experience in the most tranquil way possible.
There are many DIY container gardening ideas that you can use to create your personal garden. One way to get started is to use containers for edibles as well as flowers. Edibles can range from cucumbers and peppers to strawberries and leafy greens. Try growing vegetables such as zucchini, squash, onions, carrots and bell pepper in a pot full of organic garden soil or on the counter in your kitchen garden. This will give them the best chance to grow healthy and strong.
You can also use container gardening to grow herbs, vegetables and fruits in your own yard. A great idea for this is to plant herbs along the fence of your house or even in the front yard. You can also plant mint and garlic in large pots placed beside or along your plants. You can also add tasty flowers like daffodils, violets and pretty pink roses around your container garden.
Another fun idea for container gardening is to grow your own fruits and vegetables in small containers. This can be especially helpful if you do not have room for large terracotta pots and containers or have the time to care for those. One way to achieve this is to grow cucumbers and tomatoes in small trays in a pot on the windowsill. Just remember to water these plants daily and try to prune them regularly so they don’t become too woody. Cucumbers and tomatoes will thrive in a sunny location, so they are a good idea for the hot months of the year.
Most people are more into flower gardening and vegetables these days but there are many DIY container gardening ideas out there that you can use for your home gardening. If you are looking for something unusual, you may want to try growing herbs in the pot form. This can add some interest to your garden or if you do not have a greenhouse you can get great results by planting these herbs in containers outside. Some of the most popular herbs for container gardening include basil, mint, oregano, parsley, sage, thyme and oregano.
You can also use small potted pots or containers of fruit to create appealing arrangements for your flower and vegetable gardens. Try making fruit salad with pears, apples and bananas. You could even make an arrangement of lemon, lime and grapefruit with cut cherry tomatoes to give a colorful twist to your container gardening. These container gardening ideas are just a start of what you can do. You can find all sorts of ideas on the internet or at your local garden store.
When deciding on which DIY container gardening plan to go with it is important to remember that this is something you will be doing for years. If you want to keep your plants healthy and they do not like the conditions in the container then you should think about replanting. Make sure that your plants do not get stressed and are kept happy. The best way to do this is to use natural materials. Find ways to incorporate natural materials into your gardening to save money and to improve the quality of life for you and your family.
