If you’re looking to make the most of your indoor or outdoor space, choosing the right pot or planter is essential. With a wide variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and materials available, you can easily transform any dull space into a bright, welcoming spot.
Garden pots and planters are primarily designed for horticultural use with soil, sunlight, and water. Planters come in various sizes, such as small, medium, and large. The newest type of planter is a garden bag that comes in different sizes ranging from a small 1-gallon bag to a whopping 30-gallon bag. There are also different shapes such as round, square, and rectangular, with colors ranging from tan, green, black, to gray.
These days, pots and planters are made from a variety of materials such as plastic, wood, ceramic, and fiberglass raised vertical garden beds. Ceramic pots, for instance, come in simple to very ornate and trendy designs. Fiberglass garden pots are lightweight and attractive while wooden planters may come with a tiki torch to keep the bugs and mosquitoes away.
Hydroponic gardens and kits have become increasingly popular for indoor gardening. This innovative type of gardening allows your plants to thrive without soil, sunlight, or regular watering. They are available in different types such as countertop gardens, grow tents, large gardens, or greenhouses. Hydroponic gardening is a fast, efficient, and affordable way of growing all types of plants and vegetation, from herbs, fruits, to flowers.
Hydroponic systems have several types, such as Drip, Ebb and flow, Water Culture, and Aeroponics. Drip and Ebb and Flow systems steadily drip water on the roots of the plants, while in Water Culture, plants are floated on the reservoir’s plant solution. Aeroponics predominantly use water in an airtight enclosure that consistently mists the plants.
When using hydroponic pots or planter kits or systems, consider lighting and nutrients. LED lighting is an excellent way to help your plants grow bigger and better, but be careful not to expose them to too much heat, which could cause them to burn or dry out. Timing the hours that you have your light on and the distance of your plants from the light will prevent this from being an issue. Nutrients are also necessary to promote healthy plant growth.
You can find all types of pots, planters, and grow systems online and in local stores. Do your research and choose the right one that fits your space and needs.