Plan your container gardens carefully, especially when it comes to flowering plants that required plenty of sunlight. As you survey your site for placement the West and South-facing gardens will be best. Use references and read the plant tags as you make selections to fill your containers. Don't mix plants in your containers that are not compatible on sun tolerance or needs. It is best to buy containers with 10 -inch or larger diameters.
Small containers provide little root space and dry too quickly in summer.
The most important feature of any gardening container is the drainage holes in the bottom. Roots will drown in containers without drain holes. When planting your container, select commercial growing medium. Garden soil does not drain well enough to function in a container situation. The lightweight commercial materials can be used right from the bag, are sterile, and generally supply the right amount of aeration and moisture retention as well as fertilizer to get the plants started.