Promoting a Container Gardening Business

March 28th, 2010 by admin


Container gardening is an simple and convenient way to introduce landscape decoration to a small space. When this space can't accommodate new planting soil due to drainage, paving problems or excessive maintenance by the owner, container gardening is often a more manageable alternative. A container garden is a collection of different plants in containers. Plants might be a collection of flowers, vegetables, ferns, cacti, bonsai, herbs, clematis, flowering plants, or ornamentals. Below are examples of container gardening tips for the home.

Avoid containers with narrow openings – Containers with narrow openings can pose problems when the time comes to uproot the plant. The plant’s roots might have already established itself at the bottom and around the container. The size of the plant’s root ball diameter will determine the size of the container.

Choose durable containers – It is stated that cheap, plastic containers might warp or drop in the sun. Unglazed terracotta pots might also drop and dry out. Lazed, ceramic pots are suggested but will need more openings as the ceramic might break with water pressure.

Don’t use wooden containers treated with harmful chemicals – Harmful chemicals can alteration plant growth. Select hardwoods durable or resistant to rotting, warping or peeling. Wooden containers though are ideal for a rustic and natural feel.

Holes and openings – Provide plenty of holes and openings for proper water drainage. Holes should be ½ inch in diameter.

Water in the morning – This law generally applies except for plants that need very tiny watering. Watering in the morning when the sun is not too strong enables water to be superior absorbed by the plants.

Having a container garden business involves selling or lending of container plants for occasions or short-term decoration. Container pots are costly and hard to transport. Container gardening businesses usually have a variety of pots to select from, apiece with its own finish, materials, size and color. Marketing for this kind of business with a limited marketing budget can be challenging. An effective and inexpensive method of promotion is the use of printed promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, and catalogs.

Printing small promotional materials is simple with the help of online printing services. Online printers such as UPrinting for example, wage printing services as well as tips and discounts through an online discount coupon site.

Nikki Sabato is a writer with a background in landscape structure and design. She currently works in the field of marketing and design communication.

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