• Planting in containers makes garden-
ing possible when yard space is limited
or unavailable i.e. condominiums, apart-
ments, urban spaces.
• Container gardening uses a special soil
mix that is light and airy. This is a great
option for gardeners with hard, compact-
ed soil that is less than ideal for planting.
• Traditional gardening can be very physi-
cal. Container gardening requires less
digging and bending, so a better option
for those with physical limitations.
• Some backyards do not have enough
sunlight to grow many types of flowers
and vegetables. To overcome this, place
containers in sunny locations that per-
haps couldn't be planted otherwise- i.e.
driveways and walks.
• Container gardening allows the beginner
to start small without becoming over-
whelmed with a large garden.
• Container gardening is a great way to
bring nature to your back door. Land-
scaping your deck and patio with con-
tainers ("deckscaping" and "patioscaping")
creates a beautiful outdoor living area.
The Benefits of Container Gardening
