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Almost all my plants are kept in containers - any shape and size! A lot of people do prefer to garden in raised beds, the soil can keep its quality better year after year in the ground.  But I prefer to use a different container for each plant! Keep reading to hear my pros and cons for container gardening. u/Longjumping-Quit7471, u/Living-Valuable-376, u/Parking-Bit-9217, u/RaintreeJames   What is container gardening? Container gardening is keeping all your plants in pots. It's ideal for if you don't have much space, or for me it works better! For beginners it's a good way to start, you don't need to buy much.  Weeding your plants is much easier: With only the space in the container, it's easier to keep up with weeding. As I’m weeding more often, I find the roots don't get a chance to develop, and they pull out easier. I can avoid the pesky mosquitoes in the summer: Mosquitos are the devil in the summer! Where I still have some beds, over the winter I can't
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How to make teacup planters, with inspiration

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Unusual plant pots are my favourite to have, teacups being number one on my wishlist. Recycled and repurposed pots are increasing in popularity as a way to find more uses for unwanted or damaged items. The method I will show you today can be used on anything ceramic, so you can let your imagination run wild!

 


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1) Get your materials ready

For this project, you will need; your preferred soil mix (more details in step 4), your teacup (or cup of choice), a drill, a diamond drill bit, your plant


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2) Prepare the cup for drilling

At hand you will need some water to help the cup stay cool, this prevents it from breaking! If your mug is too slippery, you can also add a little bit of masking tape to help keep your drill in place.


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3) Carefully drill a hole

Slowly drill your hole, adding a splash of water if your drill bit or cup starts to feel hot. Use light pressure to not crack your cup. If things are too slippery, and you don’t have masking tape on hand, start drilling at a slight angle to make a groove before you continue.


4) Pot your plant!

Give your cup a quick clean then pot your plant. For my succulents, I find the best mix is 50/50 organic material and inorganic material. This could be coco coir, compost, or topsoil and sand, grit, or perlite.


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Let me know if you have a go at this! Once I find some nice mugs or teacups, you will find them on my Instagram.


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