Container gardening is a popular garden technique because it has many advantages over traditional gardening. It takes less time and space, no need for watering, and fewer chemical products. The disadvantage is that because of the smaller size of containers, some weeds can grow very well. In this article, we will discuss some of the common mistakes with container gardening.

“Do we need holes in the pots or containers?” The number one problem with container gardening is not having enough drainage holes in the pots or containers.

If you have a compost heap or coop for your container gardens, it would be better to move that compost to a more suitable location because of the lack of drainage holes in the containers. If you are planting container plants in a container garden, then water them twice a week.

There are other reasons for not using drainage holes in the pots or containers but the best thing you can do when container gardening is to check for problems and fix them as you see them. After all, it is in your best interest to keep things clean and nice and avoid diseases.

Another mistake with container gardening is the use of excessive fertilizer. Fertilizer is important but if you are using too much, then there is a chance that the soil might not have the right balance needed for your container gardening project.

“Do we need holes in the pots or containers?” If you are planning to plant in containers and don’t want to pay the high price of seeds, then you can look into purchasing containers that are already designed to accommodate container gardens.

When you purchase a container, you should consider the number of plants that will be planted in the container as well as the spacing between the plants. Too many plants can be wasteful because they take up space and can make the container look crowded. You can prevent this by planting around each other, plants that are of the same type, and plants that grow in similar conditions.

Containers and their contents must be looked at carefully. Small pests like slugs, snails, and spider mites may be present in the container and it is important to check the container’s bottom for an entry point for these insects.

Soil nutrients must be checked and possibly adjusted. For example, different types of vegetables are grown in different amounts of water and soil nutrients so if the container doesn’t contain the needed nutrient levels, then the vegetable won’t grow well.

Can we overlook the importance of drainage holes in the pots or containers? Yes, we can.

Even if the soil contains humic acid, if the soil contains too much lime or magnesium, the pH of the soil could become high. Too much of these two elements could cause a reduction in plant growth.

If you are planning to water your containers on a regular basis, then using the proper drainage holes in the pots or containers is a necessity. If you want to plant a crop that will be requiring more water on a regular basis, then a container with a few drainage holes in the pots or containers will work well.