- A potted ficus (or any number of other indoor plants) in the corner of a room improves the air quality by removing toxins and adding oxygen.
- You can take your garden with you when you move.
- Why should people with houses and large lots have all the fun?
- Container gardening allows you to personalize your balcony or patio without altering or damaging the space in a way that would tick off your landlord.
- Food is getting really expensive, but you can grow tons of produce in a few pots on your balcony for half of what it costs you in the store.
- A few well placed plants are a great way to block an unsightly view or foil the plans of a nosy neighbor.
- Trees or large shrubs can provide shade on an otherwise sunny balcony.
- Plants can be used to attract birds and butterflies, even in the middle of a very urban area.
- Container gardening allows you to easily provide the exact needs of each individual plant. It is often much easier to grow a difficult or exotic plant in a pot than it is in the ground.
- You can grow perennials that wouldn’t otherwise survive the winter in your area (by bringing the plants inside or moving them to a warmer spot).
Did I miss anything? Why do you enjoy container gardening?
