Gardener Profile: Containers & Small Spaces

Sometimes container gardening requires function over form, so the prettiest pot might not be the one that hosts a successful garden.  Choose a container that is large enough to give your plants the space they need to grow whether for the season or next year, too.  Bigger is often better when it comes to protecting the roots of fruit shrubs over winter.  

Container gardens also require more frequent watering than plants in the ground  But, be careful not to overwater and make sure your container has drainage holes to help prevent the plants from drowning or rotting from the roots up.  If you're going to be away for more than a day or two during a hot, dry weather pattern, you'll want to arrange for someone to water your plants so they don't dry out.  Some varieties are more forgiving than others!

When choosing a colour, lighter pots are often better because these colours reflect sunlight whereas darker and black pots absorb this heat.  This results in hotter roots and the potential that plants dry out faster.

We often have a selection of surplus professional nursery containers for sale if you are looking for a quality, utility-grade container suitable for fruit shrubs.