Choosing your container

Anything that can hold soil and water can be a container. Clay pots are the most popular, however when filled can be quite heavy. If you live in a windy area this is great, however clay is porous, so if you aren’t good about watering, clay is not a good choice for you.

There are also plastic and foam pots. These are lighter than clay, come in all shapes and sizes, and are not porous; so do not dry out as quickly. If you “forget” to water, go with a plastic or foam pot. Many plastic pots look like they are clay so you can get the best of both aesthetic and ease.hanging pot

If you want your pot to hang, there are also a variety of options. Hanging baskets come in wood, plastic, and wire. Wire baskets must be lined with sphagnum moss (available by the foot or in a bag at Frerichs) before they can be filled with soil. Wire baskets also tend to dry out quickly.

Remember, anything that can hold soil and plants can be a container—old watering cans, wagons, you name it