Your first container garden: a simple starting plan
Choose one crop, one suitable container, and a place you can easily reach with a watering can.
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A manageable first pot. A better watering routine. A project you can finish this weekend.
Plan a planter project before you cut or buy
A measuring checklist for a freestanding planter, including room for drainage, access, and the pot inside.
Read the guideBuild a watering routine around the pot
Use observation instead of a fixed weekday schedule, and keep a simple record of what changes.
Read the guidePotting mix bag sizes: litres, cubic feet, and bags to buy
Turn the inside measurements of a planter into a shopping quantity, with worked examples and a simple way to compare bag sizes.
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