Container gardening has been used since the ancient times in places like Rome, Egypt and Orient. The reason why this method of gardening is still popular nowadays is because small-scale gardening offer benefits that simply cannot be achieved not even by perfectly elaborated yards.
Modern mobile planter and pots available today can even come with self watering systems to make growing plants even more convenient. These systems ensure that your plants get only the amount of water necessary for them to grow strong and healthy and also frees you up from the responsibility of having to water your plants every day.
If you are still not convinced about growing plants in planters and pots, here is a list of reasons why you should get started right now regardless of where you live.
1. Versatility
With mobile planter and pots you can grow plants on a courtyard, patio, balcony, indoors, and in rooms that have adequate light. You can even have a mobile container placed on the deck of a boat, caravan annexe, or rooftop.
2. Mobility
Mobile planter and pots are easy to move around. Give life to a dull corner with pots of colourful flowers such as Helichrysum and impatiens. In case you decide to grow plants with a short blooming period, such as foxglove or lilies, these plants look stunning in planters and grow well in those temporary quarters. Then, when they're finished blooming you can transplant them to the garden if you wish so.
3. Scope
For plants that need a longer growing season, you can plant them in a planter and keep them inside during the winter and take to bloom outside during the summer. Winter-sensitive plants such as lemon verbena and bay laurel make wonderful houseplants in winter and can be taken to spend the summer in the garden.
4.Focus
Modern mobile planter and pots can create interest in any space. When grouped in strategic places, they can break the monotony of a patio or a terrace and lead an ambient scene. Create a simple theme garden around an idea or colour. A collection of blue and yellow bloomers, can result in a cheerful display. Planters full of Sempervivum and sedum can create a simple yet elegant look to any outdoor area.
5. Accessibility
Growing plants in planters and pots make gardening accessible to basically anyone including kids, elderly and those with limited mobility.
