Comments on: Guide to Container Sizes: Which Size Container Should I Use?

By: Angela Judd

Angela Judd — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:25:02 +0000

In reply to Arcie. I would encourage you to add compost and worm castings before planting. You could also mix in a small amount of an organic plant food if you would like too. Small amounts more frequently are better generally for containers.

By: Arcie

Arcie — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:39:47 +0000

I love to garden, and have for many many years. Do I have to put plant food in my soil mix before I put in my plant or seeds? I usually put liquid fertilizer as the plant grows and many times have little vegetables.

By: Angela Judd

Angela Judd — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:07:21 +0000

In reply to Rona Miller. I put most of my smaller containers away for the hottest months of the year. If you need to garden in smaller containers, move them to where they receive morning sun and afternoon shade. Group them together to prevent direct sunlight on the containers.

By: Rona Miller

Rona Miller — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:30:43 +0000

What about the Arizona heat? My pots cook the plants. What helps that?

By: Angela Judd

Angela Judd — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:27:03 +0000

In reply to Geeta. No smaller than 10 gallon.

By: Geeta

Geeta — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:22:14 +0000

What size container for a 6 feet butterfly bush/ “Ruby spice” Pepperbush?

By: Angela Judd

Angela Judd — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 16:09:05 +0000

In reply to Debra Smith. Yes, Oyas are a great option for grow bags, especially large ones like that. Good idea.

By: Debra Smith

Debra Smith — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 21:05:23 +0000

I have a 100 gallon grow bag, should I use Ollas in them?