Growing plants in containers have many benefits. It means you can keep your garden small and contained with an easy-to-manage space that suits your needs.
You’ll have greater control over the soil temperature and humidity, ideal for those living in smaller spaces or hotter climates, as well as growing a variety of plants that need different conditions to thrive.
What’s more, container gardening makes it possible to move plants easily and quickly from one place to another, providing the opportunity to try out different combinations of creative arrangements.
Finally, it reduces the risk of weeds and pests invading other parts of your garden.
But there are also downsides that come with container gardening. The shallow soil structure limits root development, so you’ll need to pay extra attention to watering frequently.
Similarly, it requires regular repotting or replacing of the soils every two or three years due to compaction and nutrient depletion, which can be both time-consuming and expensive.
Also, it’s harder to achieve a uniform depth when planting than when sowing directly into the ground, which can affect successful growth rates.