This year record breaking temperatures have been recorded in many states in the US even in the Northeast. While those high temperatures are somewhat normal for us here in Florida, lots of other states are not used to this kind of weather and many gardeners and farmers are suffering its effects. Plants and flowers are sold based on zone types and that is because some flowers cannot withstand inclement weather. For example, the plants and flowers that thrive in the Northeast may not survive here in Florida. This is where container gardening comes in handy!

Intense heat and sun can really damage your flower garden and even kill some of your plants. The main thing to do if you are having inclement hot weather is to keep you garden moist at all times and be sure to feed your plants regularly. If this doesn’t improve the health of your garden, consider container gardening for some of your precious plants. The good thing about container gardening is that you can move those containers indoors, onto a garage or an area where the hot sun is not beaming on them all day long. A covered patio or porch is an ideal location to keep container plants and even better if you get some sun and shade.

You can also keep containers full of blooming flowers in a window sill or just hang some around a balcony or patio for a nicer look. As long as the lighting is adequate, your plants shouldn’t mind the transition at all. For a very pleasing arrangement of containers and plants, place the containers at different heights by hanging them from the ceiling. Hanging them will allow you to make the most of the space you have. Be creative! I have a friend that doesn’t have lots of space in her house so she uses several nicely painted wooden ladders to place various containers full of blooming plants. It looks incredible as she places the plants perfectly to give a pleasing cascade effect of gorgeous colors.

When you go shopping for containers for your plants, it is a good idea to buy them all at the same time and maybe get some extra ones in case you want to add more plants later. Don’t get containers that are all the same size or shape but do stick with the same style so that they compliment each other. Lots of gardeners like plastic containers because they require the least amount of watering but if you like ceramic or clay pots remember to line them inside with plastic. This will help to retain more water because clay tends to soak up water. Also consider the specifications of the plants you want to grow in pots or containers. Do some research online to find out how much root space is needed for each plant and buy your plant containers according to the requirements.

So if inclement weather with lots of heat is making a mess of your flower garden, do consider container gardening and save some of your precious plants. Follow the tips outlined here and you will find out that container gardening is easy to do and will add beauty to your home, patio, porch or even a balcony. Once you plant your favorite flowers on containers, it’s just a matter of arranging them in a way that makes your home beautiful and inviting.