I've had to rearrange my garden and now have limited space for growing plants. I'm thinking about using 5-gallon buckets or similar containers to expand my gardening options. What types of plants do you all recommend for growing in these buckets?
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Using grow bags might be another option for you! They’re super cheap and I’ve had great success with mine on my deck. Just keep a couple of water cans filled nearby for easy watering. They tend to work well for overflow gardening!
I regularly grow all sorts of things in 5-gallon buckets! Last season, I had 32 varieties of peppers thriving in them. I even bring some indoors when needed and add an extra bucket without holes underneath to prevent leaks. This method has worked well for me over the past three years. Currently, I have tomatoes, gourds, dill, and various herbs growing in buckets. Just a tip: make sure to mulch your buckets to help keep the soil moist during the hot summer days. If I can make it work, I’m sure you can too!
Sounds like a good idea! I'll check out grow bags.