Not sure that container gardening is the thing for you? Well, here are a few reasons why you should be planting your garden in containers!

• Versatility: planting in containers or pots can allow you to plant on a patio, in a courtyard, inside, on a windowsill, on a balcony, even on the deck of a boat!
• Weed-Free: while it’s still possible to get weeds in your potted plants, it’s very unlikely due to the low surface area.
• No Heavy-Duty: due to the small amount of space, you do not need any large or complicated tools to tend your plants.
• Mobile: since your plants are in a pot or container, you can easily move them around without having to uproot them!
• Control: plants that grow quickly, like mint and bamboo, may not be the best to plant in the ground with other plants. In a pot, they stay by themselves and do not disturb the other foliage.
• Healthy Plants: plants grown and maintained in post or containers are less likely to have diseases.
• Easy Fertilizing: plants in containers are easily fertilized and maintained because the nutrients you put into their pots aren’t absorbed by the surrounding plants.
• Theft Be Gone: planting in pots reduces the risk of animals nibbling at your garden.
• Kitchen Convenience: growing herbs and veggies in a pot can aid in the convenience and safety of your edible plants.
• Shielded Leisure: use potted plants on a windowsill or around a door to add a layer of privacy from the outdoors.
• Indoor Oxygen-Boost: by keeping plants potted indoors, the indoor air quality is improved.
• Ornamental: plants offer a nice alternative for decor around your home, both inside and out.
• Longer Harvests: the warmer soil that is in pots (as opposed to the ground) may lead to earlier harvest time for some crops.