Sunday, 11 December 2011

Container Gardening - Reasons Why It's So Popular

By Mark Van Berkel


Welcome to my container gardening page. I want you to get excited about this hobby and am here to help you understand every aspect of it. For the past decade the number of people using these techniques in container gardening has continued to grow, making it very popular. Some of the best reasons people love container gardening are mentioned below. So please keep reading for many great container garden ideas.

Container Gardening Satisfies Our Creative Side

Everyone has a creative side of their brain and having a container garden is just as creative as painting a portrait is to some people. People love starting something from almost nothing and seeing it come full circle into something they created

Food Safety Benefits of a Small Organic Garden

When you grow your own vegetables you can pick and choose what you treat and nurture them with. It is a well known fact that most people feel that pesticides could very well be one of the reasons for sickness today

Expense

Shopping for food is getting quite expensive, especially for produce, and having your own garden could really help. In the beginning it will cost you some money because you will be gathering containers, possible lights, and other things. You may spend a little money to get started, but the rewards and savings down the road are well worth it.

Flavor

One of the major reasons people love the container garden is the taste of fresh foods.You may not care about the money or chemicals, but the taste will surely please your tongue. You won't find anything better than eating vegetable you have grown and picked yourself!

Care/Weeding Easier

If you have ever had a garden in your back yard, you know how much work is involved in keeping the entire garden free of weeds, that spread like wildfire, and fighting bugs that eat the plants down till there is nothing left. When you have a container garden you can have the containers at any height you want and weeds don't usually show up because of the compost and potting soil you use.

Water doesn't run off and get wasted in pots as it does on the ground, so this will also save money. And although you are watering more often you have the satisfaction of knowing your plants are receiving all the water they need.

You don't have to start off buying all of your containers if you are creative. Containers for growing things come is all shapes and sizes. Just be sure they have enough room for the roots of whatever you plant, and that you are able to make a drainage hole in it. Some things you might use are 5 gallon buckets, plastic tubs, and even small plastic kiddie pools. Be sure you never us a container that has had chemicals in it, or anything made from treated wood.

Now it's time for you to start your very own container garden? If you are a novice, or expert in container gardening you will still be able to find tips and hints for making you garden better by visiting our site often. In order to have the best vegetables around you need to learn every tip you can find.

We are here to help you get started, and help you choose which vegetables are the best and easiest to grow in your garden. Organic gardening is healthy, and container gardening is extremely rewarding.

Take the time to go the next step for your family and start growing your own vegetables today!




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