5 Tips for Choosing the Best Plants for Your Garden

Now, before you can create the actual list, you’ll need to:

1. Check Your Space

Make sure you have enough space for all your plants. Containers are great with this, since you can move them around to get the best sunlight.

Remember, you can start small and add more plants later.

2. Think About the Weather

Some plants like it cool, while others love the heat. Check the weather in your area and choose plants that will thrive in your climate.

For example, lettuce and cabbage like cooler weather, while tomatoes and bell peppers love the warmth.

3. Choose Beginner-Friendly Vegetables & Herbs

For your first garden, consider growing lettuce, cabbage, bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

You can also add herbs like basil and parsley to enhance the flavor of your salads and help manage pests in your garden.

These are not only delicious but also relatively easy to grow in containers.

Of course, different plants have their own preferences, but you can find varieties that suit your area.

For example, lettuce loves cool weather. However, I grow heat-tolerant varieties such as Minetto and Red Rapid since I live in a warmer climate.

Also, Cucumbers love to climb, while tomatoes and bell peppers require supports such as trellises.

Don’t worry — we’ll get to that in later issues.

4. Plan Your Planting

After you create your list, draw a simple map of your garden. Decide where each plant will go.

Taller plants like tomatoes should be placed where they won’t block sunlight from shorter plants like lettuce and cabbages.

Don’t worry; you don’t need to be an artist. You just want a general idea of how the plants will work together.

5. Keep It Simple

Start with a few plants and see how they grow. It’s okay to make changes and try new things. Gardening is all about learning and having fun!

💡 Need More Ideas?

If you’re looking for more vegetable options, check out my article on 19 Best Vegetables For Container Gardening. It’s packed with great ideas to help you add some diversity to your garden.

Now that you have your list, it’s time to gather your seeds, containers, and other supplies. We’ll cover that in the next issue.

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