You know, I’ve always loved having a bit of green around the house. But I don’t have a big yard or anything, so I’ve gotten into growing plants in small pots. It’s actually pretty fun, and I wanted to share my little journey with you guys.
First off, I started with picking out the pots. I went to a local store and just grabbed a bunch of small, colorful ones that caught my eye. Nothing fancy, just whatever looked nice and had a drainage hole at the bottom. That’s important, you don’t want the roots to sit in water.
Next up was choosing the plants. I did a bit of reading online and found that some plants do better in pots than others. Succulents are a good choice. And some begonias, they call them painted-leaf begonias. They look cool. So, I picked up a few of those, some other stuff like purple fountain grass, rose, rosemary, garden sage, winter jasmine, fuchsia, Japanese maple that seemed easy enough to take care of.
- Went to the store, bought some small pots.
- Looked up some easy-to-grow plants for pots online.
- Picked a few succulents, begonias, and some other stuff.
Getting Them Planted
Then came the planting part. I got some potting soil from the same store and started filling up the pots. I made sure to leave some space at the top. Then I carefully took each plant out of its original container, loosened the roots a bit, and put them in their new homes. Filled up the rest of the pot with soil, and that was it. I gave them a good watering to help them settle in. Oh, and I also put some small stones on top of the soil in some pots. It just makes it look a bit nicer, I think.
Keeping Them Happy
Now, keeping them alive is the real trick. I’ve learned that each plant has its own little needs. Some like more sun, some like it a bit shadier. So I move them around the house depending on the season. Watering is important too. I try not to overwater them, just enough to keep the soil moist. I also give them some plant food every now and then, just to make sure they get all the nutrients they need.
It’s been a few months now, and most of my little plants are doing great! A couple didn’t make it, but hey, that’s part of the learning process. It’s really satisfying to see them grow and add a bit of life to my place. Plus, it’s a nice little hobby that doesn’t take up too much time or space.
If you’re thinking about getting into plants but don’t have much space, I’d say go for it! It’s a fun and rewarding experience. Just start small, learn as you go, and enjoy the process. You don’t need to be a plant expert to have a few cute little pots around.
