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\"Trellis<\/a>\u00a0 \"Kutstone<\/a>\u00a0 \"Corsica<\/a><\/p>\n

If you live in an apartment, condo, or other small space,\u00a0you may feel that gardening is not a possibility. How can gardening be accomplished when there is no backyard in which to plant? Apartment dwellers can still reap the benefits of gardening because it can be done on a smaller scale. Container gardening allows you to create beautiful landscapes in miniature that can be easily tended on a balcony, next to a sunny window, or in a window box.<\/p>\n

How to Choose Your Garden Planters<\/strong><\/p>\n

Choosing the right garden planters<\/a> for your container garden depends on the space available. First, consider the size of the area where the garden planters will be located. Then, decide which shape would work best — square, rectangle, or circle. What material is preferred — natural wood, sturdy resin, metal, or clay? Be sure that the garden planters you choose are safe for growing edible plants, if that is your goal.<\/p>\n

Planning Your Miniature Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you have selected your garden planters, decide what you would like to grow in your new garden. Containers can support a wide variety of plants, including herbs, vegetables, flowers, small shrubs, grasses, and vines. Not all plants like to live in containers, though, so be sure to select varieties that are known to be suitable container plants. Combining different plants in a container provides visual interest: choose plants of varying colors, sizes, and textures to give your container the feel of a “bouquet.” Be sure to choose plants with the same or similar lighting and watering requirements to ensure proper care for all of the plants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u00a0 \u00a0 If you live in an apartment, condo, or other small space,\u00a0you may feel that gardening is not a possibility. How can gardening be accomplished when there is no backyard in which to plant? Apartment dwellers can still reap the benefits of gardening because it can be done on a smaller scale. 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