Organic container gardening is a nice twist on the typical container gardening that has been done for many years. Organic container gardening uses all natural materials in order to maintain the plants that are placed in the pots. This helps to ensure that the people and animals that are around the plants will not be harmed by any synthetic chemicals that are sometimes used in the pots for fertilizer and pesticides. Using all organic materials helps to protect pets, small children and the environment at the same time.

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Often organic container gardening is used when an individual lives in an apartment or condominium where they do not have the option to create a full sized garden. It is also often used to help decorate screened in porches, front porches and walkways so that there are beautiful flowers and other plants around at all times. It is wise to fill the organic container gardens with a mix of different plants, since there are some plants that tend to attract good insects which kill the bad ones and help to protect the more fragile plants in the pot. In addition, when there is only one kind of plant, it acts as a beacon for the insects that like to feed on that plant, causing more harm and the need for some sort of pesticide.

There are fertilizers that can be used in organic container gardening, but these need to be chosen carefully so that they are indeed organic. The organic fertilizers only use organic materials and not the dangerous synthetic chemicals that are used in the traditional fertilizing agents. The fertilizers that are used in organic container gardening are usually slow release so that they do not burn the roots of the plants or cause any other issues. The soil in the container should also be tested to see what types of nutrients are lacking from the soil so that just the right combination can be created for the types of plants being grown.

Organic container gardening also sometimes has herbs and vegetables that are grown so that they are on hand for the individuals to use in the kitchen at all times. They are also sometimes used to start plants that will later be planted in a traditional outside garden when the weather gets to be more suitable for gardening those plants. In other cases there are plants that are more rare or difficult to grow and need protection from the weather and sun that is experienced outside for optimum growth in organic container gardens.