Not everyone has a backyard appropriate for a large garden, but almost everyone can keep a container plant. Size is only one of the many advantages of growing plants in containers rather than in the ground. This only works well, however, if you select plants that are happy living in a pot. Gardeners in the West have many choices. Read on for some top options for California or Nevada container gardening.
Those gardeners complaining about overwhelming backyard gardens might keep in mind that many folk don’t have any dirt to dig. This is especially true in urban environments. That’s one place container gardens fit the bill. Almost anyone has room for a few pots on the back porch, fire escape, or kitchen window sill.
But container gardening can solve other issues as well. For example, those with clay or sandy soil in the backyard can avoid a lot of garden problems by planting a container garden instead. This also works well in wet areas and when it’s best to move plants from one corner of the backyard to another as the seasons change. These are all benefits of considering Nevada or California container gardens.
Are you wondering what to put in pots in Nevada? Or the best container plants for Southern California? We’ve got a suggestion for you. The simple essential rule for selecting container plants is the same in the Western states as for the rest of the world: Select plants that will thrive in the climate and exposure you can provide.
You can go with vegetables (some gardeners grow all their veggies in pots!), annuals, or perennials, depending on whether you want a container garden for one season or to last years.
For spring and summer planting, here are a few of the most popular annual container plants to consider: lobelia,
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