ATaylor
04-12-2013, 03:50 PM
Hi Everyone!
Im new to the site, and I'm looking for some tips on container gardening. Growing up, we planted straight into the yard, but I have heard that container gardening can be tricky for some veggies and herbs. I have a 3.5ftx 3.5ft- ish planter that I have made from recycled Ikea furniture parts, and plans for other containers as I need them. Im trying to grow black beans, cucumbers, sugar snap peas, summer squash, romaine lettuce, carrots,chives, and a pretty evening sunflower mix. I know the sunflowers are going to go into their own planter/s. But will most of this stuff grow well together or am I looking at having to split most of it up into separate containers? I have plans for a small trellis for the peas, and from what I am reading, possibly one for the cucumbers. That'll take up most of my space in the back of the planter and one side. Should I make something for the summer squash to grow upwards on?
Just looking for some advice on what I can and cant plant together and some ideas on how I need to plan out this garden. We have limited space, as our 'yard' is only a patio, so no digging into the ground is allowed. It ALL has to go into containers.
Im new to the site, and I'm looking for some tips on container gardening. Growing up, we planted straight into the yard, but I have heard that container gardening can be tricky for some veggies and herbs. I have a 3.5ftx 3.5ft- ish planter that I have made from recycled Ikea furniture parts, and plans for other containers as I need them. Im trying to grow black beans, cucumbers, sugar snap peas, summer squash, romaine lettuce, carrots,chives, and a pretty evening sunflower mix. I know the sunflowers are going to go into their own planter/s. But will most of this stuff grow well together or am I looking at having to split most of it up into separate containers? I have plans for a small trellis for the peas, and from what I am reading, possibly one for the cucumbers. That'll take up most of my space in the back of the planter and one side. Should I make something for the summer squash to grow upwards on?
Just looking for some advice on what I can and cant plant together and some ideas on how I need to plan out this garden. We have limited space, as our 'yard' is only a patio, so no digging into the ground is allowed. It ALL has to go into containers.