Container Gardening (Part 4)
If you prefer wooden pots or baskets, make sure that your wood is of a good quality. You may also finish the wood of your containers with a plant-proof preserver. If you are going to use barrels, make sure that the hoops are firm. Wood containers are good for colder weather and also are better than terra cotta pots.
Do not forget that your plants roots need to breathe, so terra cotta pots will suit it, and also they hold warmth. But if you live in cold climate where soil may freeze and expand, terra cotta pots may be spoiled very soon.
Glazed clay pots aren’t as spongy as terra cotta, but you can choose such colors that match your decor. Glazed pots are often used in Japanese gardens.
Stone containers perfectly add a natural effect to your house and garden, but they are difficult to move and can be easily broken.
Plastic pots are very convenient and resemble terra cotta ones, they can be easily moved or cleaned, but plastic doesn’t allow the plants to breathe.
Plants like mint, that spread easily, will do best in sunken containers.
No matter what type of containers you will choose, in any case you’ll need some kind of saucers to capture loose soil and dripping water that escapes through the hole in the bottom of any pot and container.