Containers are an easy solution to many gardening conundrums
You can grow almost anything in containers. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
Terracotta pots are porous and retain less moisture than those made from other materials. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter
This fabric container features a flap that gives gardeners an inside look at a plant’s root system. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
LSU AgCenter horticulture agent Will Afton stands with some different types of containers that can be used for gardening. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
Expansive, inground flowerbeds and vegetable gardens aren’t for everyone.
Maybe you want to grow just a few plants — either because of limited space or a desire for a minimal gardening commitment. Or perhaps you want to dress up a courtyard, patio, deck or apartment balcony where planting directly into the ground isn’t possible.
Growing in containers can solve all of these problems. It also has its …
