Introduction

Container gardening can be a great way to expand your garden and make it easier to care for. However, not all plants will grow well in containers. Some need more soil depth than they can get in a container, while others might require special soil conditions or too much water. Luckily, there are several types of plants that make great container plants no matter where you live. A few of my favorites include herbs like basil and rosemary, colorful annuals like petunias, and shrubs like lavender that can add long-lasting interest to any container garden!

Plants That Grow Well in Containers

There are a lot of plants that grow well in containers. Some of these include:

• Ferns, including Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) and bird’s nest fern (Asplenium nidus), which have long, lacy leaves and are great for hanging baskets. If you’re looking for something more colorful, try your hand at growing cordyline, a type of palm tree whose flowers bloom in shades from pink to red or white depending on the variety.
• Caladium bulbs make beautiful tubers with big leaves that come in lots of different colors—like red-and-white striped or purple with green edges—and will add some warmth to your garden even when it’s too cold outside! Just make sure you plant them after danger from frost has passed; once they sprout up again in springtime they’ll be fine until summer arrives!

Benefits of Container Gardening

Container gardening is a great way to grow plants in small spaces and it’s also a great option for those who don’t have access to much space or want to grow plants that require a lot of sun. In the west and southwest, we often have too much water, so container gardening is an excellent way to keep the houseplants away from overwatering while still letting them receive the sunlight they need.

Container gardens can be used as accents on patios or balconies or as focal points in your yard. Container plantings will add interest and color throughout your home year round!

Best Container Plants for the West and Southwest

As a gardener, you don’t want to be limited by the size of your garden. You need plants that can thrive in small spaces and containers are the perfect solution. Just because you’re living on a busy street or right next to an airport doesn’t mean you can’t have beautiful greenery around your home. If you’re wondering what kind of container plants will thrive in your region, look no further: here are some favorites that will do well here!

• Ferns – These plants require little water and thrive in shade or partial shade. They make great ground cover where nothing else will grow!
• Succulents – Succulents need very little water once established so they’re perfect for those who don’t have time to water regularly outside during the day (or who like watering at night). They also tend not to mind being crowded into containers so go ahead–buy as many as possible!
• Cacti – Cacti come in many varieties including ornamental ones like prickly pear cactus (Opuntia sp.), barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii), hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus), hedgehog cholla (Cylindropuntia prolifera), Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi), night blooming cereus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum). You can buy these at any local nursery or online at places like Amazon’s Garden Center section where they sell multiple types under one roof.”

Now get out there and plant some containers!

Whether you’re a first-time gardener or an old pro, planting containers is a great way to add color and life to your home. Container plants are easy to care for, so you can spend more time enjoying them. Containers are also versatile and can be used in many ways, including as centerpieces, table decorations and gifts.

So get out there and plant some containers!

Conclusion

It’s time to get planting! If you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to share them below. Happy gardening!