Did you
think that you needed a yard to garden in Boston,
MA? Think again! Even the smallest patio or porch can boast a
crop of vegetables or a garden of flowers in containers. Planter
boxes, wooden barrels, hanging baskets, and flowerpots are a sampling
of containers that are perfect for your patio or porch garden. To
get the most from your container gardening consider these guidelines
for choosing a container.- Cheap plastic pots may deteriorate in UV sunlight and terracotta pots dry out rapidly. Glazed ceramic pots are excellent choices but require several drainage holes.
- Wooden containers are susceptible to rot. Redwood and cedar are relatively rot resistant and can be used without staining or painting.
- The size and number of plants to be grown will determine the size of the container used. Deep rooted vegetables require deep pots so consider the size based on what you are planting.
- Make sure your pot has adequate drainage. Holes should be 1/2 inch across. Line the base of the pot with newspaper to prevent soil loss. If using quite large pots with short-rooted plants you may find that filling the bottom of the pot with shipping peanuts will be useful. It lightens the load of the pot and also helps with drainage.
- Set containers on bricks or blocks to allow free drainage.
What
should you grow in your Boston,
MA garden? The options are endless from annual flowers to
vegetables and herbs. Some vegetables that work especially well in
containers are lettuces, carrots, radishes, spring onions, and
tomatoes. You can have a bevy of vegetables right outside your
condo. No need to go to the store to get a salad, just pop onto your
balcony and snip some homegrown veggies. Better
Homes and Gardens has information on planting guides, based on
region, and container planter guides and plans, if you'd like to do
some planning.
I hope
you are able to take advantage this spring and get a lovely container
garden going outside your apartment or condo. Boston,
MA is such a lovely city to enjoy in the summer, I cannot wait
for the warmer weather to be here. If you are currently renting and
are interested in
buying a home in Boston,
MA, please contact
me! Please
know I am only a click
a way if you have any Boston,
MA real estate needs. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Lucas
Garofalo
Keller
Williams Realty
(617)
861-3631
Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com
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