11 Tips For Planting Flower Pots That Will Thrive

While I can’t seem to stop experimenting when it comes to the perennials in my flower beds, I’m much more consistent when it comes to my flower pots! I always reserve my pots for planting annuals, because they only last one season anyway, and it’s nice not to worry about them over the winter.

I’ve been planting and maintaining flower pots more or less the same way for over 20 years now. So while I may not have a breadth of knowledge when it comes to potted plants generally, I do have a depth of both knowledge and experience when it comes to growing flowers, and more specifically, petunias! :-)

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(Speaking of petunias, and in case you’re interested in planting some this year, I thought I’d mention that I grew Supertunias for the first time last year. To say they thrived would be an understatement, because by midsummer, I had so many petunias that they were actually spilling over the edges and down the sides of my massive planters. Super, indeed!)

Now that planting season is upon us, I thought that I’d share my best tips and tricks for planting flower pots with you in today’s post. Whether you’re new to the game or just want to refresh your memory before getting your hands dirty, these tips will help you plant beautiful, healthy flower pots that you can enjoy all season long! :-)

While it’s easy to assume that larger pots require more care, it’s actually easier to grow plants in large containers than smaller ones. This is because large containers hold more soil, and the more soil there is in the container, the more moisture it will hold on to.

Small pots, on the other hand, have less soil, making them much more susceptible to drying out during