Flowers have the power to give that decisive final touch to our home and our yards; their natural beauty makes them the perfect finish for every type of dcor, whether classic and austere or fresh and modern.
Flower gardening pots make it possible to grow our favorite flowers indoors, even if the area where we live would make it impossible for them to survive outside. Pots make it possible for us to liven up our interior space, and move flowers around to fit whatever style we feel like assuming at any particular time of the year. We can decorate our pots according to festive occasions and we can make our plants an intimate part of our lives.
Flower gardening pots can also be placed outside, obviously, adding to the exterior beauty of the house and any garden already planted in the yard. In this case as well, we can create ever-changing arrangements, moving the pots around periodically, giving rise to a dynamic landscape. As an added benefit, the pots can be moved inside the house to protect delicate plants from winter conditions.
When shopping around for a flower gardening pot that is appropriate. For example, if you dont have a lot of time to dedicate to caring for your plants, you should opt for something like a plastic flower pot, because it dries out less than something like an unsealed terracotta flower pot. Choose plastic flower pots also if your pot is facing a hot westerly position to avoid over heating. Indeed, plastic pots are light and conserve moisture well; some plastic pots can also be used as liners to be placed in more decorative pots, which give added insulation to plants.
Terracotta pots are not frost-resistant so youll need to make sure to keep them in a warm place if the flowers they hold are delicate. Concrete and stone pots or planters also get hot quite quickly, but they have the added bonus of insulating as well; indeed, this material is good for maintaining stable soil temperature and moisture. If the tops are protected, plants in these pots can be left out over winter; one big disadvantage is that stone or concrete planters are extremely hard to move.
Another type of material that makes for a heavy pot is metal. These containers are good for winter containers because they retain heat; this can actually be a problem, though because if you dont frequently water the plants in metal containers the roots run the risk of baking. On the other hand, to get good water retention, you can choose a wooden pot; dont worry about the wood rotting because it can be treated with preservatives. Wood does have the characteristic of shrinking and expanding with moisture and temperature, so make sure the pot you choose is constructed solidly.
Synthetic materials, such as fiberglass and resin, can often be very good choices for pots. They look like natural material, they are light, durable, inexpensive and many are now frost-resistant.
As far as pot measurements, a standard shaped pot, which is as wide as it is tall, usually presents a good fit for almost any plant. Then theres the azalea pot, which is wider than it is tall; this pot is good for plants whose roots dont grow deep. Azalea pots are very stable and also, because of their small size, allow the flower potted in them to be accentuated. Finally, a rose pot is about one-third taller than it is wide and this is a good pot to choose for plants that have deep root systems.
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