Topic 2:

Types of Containers

Download the Types of Containers PDF Handout.

Read the material below about the 4 main different types of containers. After reading the material, click the link to Topic 3.

Types of Containers_ Module 1.pdf

Click to download the Types of Containers Handout. Use this handout as a reference when you are creating your own container garden.

Traditional containers made of clay, ceramic, plastic, or resin. They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors.

Larger containers designed for growing multiple plants or larger specimens. They can be made of wood, metal, or concrete.

Containers suspended from hooks or brackets, suitable for trailing or cascading plants.

Creative alternatives such as buckets, barrels, or old tires, ideal for upcycling and sustainability.

Now that you know more about the containers that are used in container gardening, visit Topic 3: Selecting Plants for Containers.

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