Discover how you can establish a beautiful container garden on your balcony or patio this summer!
City residents often wonder how they can establish a beautiful garden without a yard or garden space. Container gardens offer a solution for the limitation of space, and they make perfect homes for countless species of natives. Discover how you can establish a beautiful container garden on your balcony or patio this summer!
Choose the Right Plants
Gardening with containers has its limitations, and they will most likely be too small to host shrubs and trees that birds prefer for nesting. However, plenty of pot-sized plants can provide a bountiful feast for birds and insects, which means that you can help your city’s local wildlife thrive. Visit American Native Plants to choose the best natives for your project. Whether your goal is the assist the local bee population or simply to establish a beautiful entryway, the professionals at the nursery can help you pick the right plants for the job.
Work With Your Space
Take some time to study the strengths of your apartment or city dwelling. Where will the plants receive the most sunlight? If your home remains shady during the majority of the day, choose plants that do not require direct sunlight. Create a map of your property and bring it to American Native Plants so we can help you choose the right natives.
Pick Your Containers
Choosing your containers requires a bit of strategy since they will play into the overall aesthetic of your garden. While some gardeners prefer to purchase new terracotta pots, others experiment with recycling! Buckets, olive oil cans, and coffee tins make great planters, just remember to punch a few holes into the bottom of the vessel. Discuss your container ideas with an expert at American Native Plants. Some natives may require specific growing dimensions.
VISIT AMERICAN NATIVE PLANTS
Whether you’re looking to build a rain garden or beautify your property, American Native Plants can provide you with the right plants for the job. With an inventory of over 400,000 native trees, native shrubs, and herbaceous plants consider American Native Plants your one-stop shop for wholesale native plant needs.
Our nursery, conveniently located in Middle River, Maryland, is open year-round to accommodate your native plant needs. We are constantly updating and increasing our inventory to meet the demands of our customers.
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