Organic gardening does not just belong outside and for those with space. It is very easy to take organic gardening methods and use them to grow container plants indoors. With a few modifications, you can fill your home with the beauty of organically grown plants.

Any Container Can Do

When it comes to picking a container for your plants, the sky and budget is the limit. For example, there are tons of commercial containers available at stores, so you won't be limited there. And in your home, sometimes the most unusual item tucked into a corner can make the most interesting planter.

The container should be in good, clean condition. It needs to be able to drain so the plants don't get waterlogged. It should also have enough room for your plant to grow as it matures.

Be creative in your choices especially if these plants are going to primarily live indoors. You should start a good idea where the container will live. And it will certainly save a lot of frustration if you know the size of container you need before making a purchase.

Setting Up the Soil

Just like regular organic gardening, container gardening needs some extra care when preparing the soil, so you ought to buy a premium quality soil. This type of soil is usually lighter and drains well.

This needs to be straight soil without any added fertilizers or organic materials. The best way to assure your containers are prepared organically is to do the work yourself, selecting a store-bought organic fertilizer or blending one at home.

Store-bought fertilizers almost always come with clear instructions on mixing and usage. If you are new to the whole gardening process, this is the safest option. Over-fertilizing container plants can burn and kill them.

Water Often

Container plants need water more often - but in smaller doses - than outdoor plants. Plants that are in the soil have regular access to water if the weather isn't too dry because the soil holds the moisture much better in the ground. Containers drain fairly quickly, so they need water on a regular basis. And unless you get regular rain inside your home... (Ok, you get the point.)

While container plants need more watering attention, over-watering can be hard on them too, so be cautious not to flood the container. Try to keep the stream steady and slow so is doesn't disrupt the soil.

Growing plants organically has many advantages, and container gardening allows you to enjoy gardening even if you have limited room. In the winter, you can easily bring your container plants indoor and enjoy them throughout the year.