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Some people will start with smaller pots, then move plants to larger indoor planters. I prefer to acquire a planter that will match the size of the plant as I wish it to become \u2013 this is to avoid replanting which can be especially rough on delicate herb plants.<\/p>\n You might be able to replant a tree or a flower if the plant gets too big for the pot, but doing so can kill your herb \u2013 so I find it better to get a larger planter at first. Judging the correct size can be a challenge at the beginning \u2013 I can provide some good suggestions, like a 12\u00d712 for a couple garlic plants, or a basil plant is a good starting point. From there you can grow in that pot and see just how big it gets. IF it doesn\u2019t get big enough, then grow your next plant in a larger space \u2013 or if it gets too big, then grow your next plant in a smaller space.<\/p>\n Experience will be your best friend here \u2013 and the advice when starting out is to just pick a pot and go with it \u2013 don\u2019t worry about size too much.<\/strong><\/p>\n Drainage is of course critical, so when starting out I highly recommend only acquiring planters which drain \u2013 your typical pot is the example of that. You don\u2019t want the roots sitting in water \u2013 but you also don\u2019t want to underwater out of fear of drowning the plant. All about balance which you can judge after having a little experience.<\/p>\n Poly resin, fiberglass, concrete, ceramic, metal, terra cotta \u2013 these are all options for materials of an indoor planter. Shapes and sizes of all kinds can be found as well. Consider the space you have available \u2013 even if you have very tight space, it is likely that you can find a solution \u2013 don\u2019t let it keep you back.<\/p>\n One could create indoor planters out of old coffee cups for example. Imagine planting some small herb plants in old coffee mugs, then hanging those from the ceiling. Instant indoor herb garden! And you don\u2019t even loose valuable counter space! I\u2019ve even seen a planter made out of an old CAMERA \u2013 the insides were hollowed out then filled with dirt \u2013 presto-chango, you have a unique herb pot. Think about enclosed items that you might have sitting around which you don\u2019t need anymore \u2013 as long as they can hold dirt and water without making a mess, then you have yourself an indoor planter.<\/p>\n So as we can see, there are a multitude of options for indoor planters when creating an indoor herb garden. You don\u2019t have to be limited by round pots on a windowsill \u2013 though it is a good place to start when you are inexperienced.<\/p>\n About the Author:<\/strong> Richard Clayton<\/p>\n I\u2019m an owner of a small gardening shop. I love gardening, especially lawn care. I can spend all of my free time taking care of my lawn and discuss about lawn care experiences with my friends, who have the same hobby as me. www.lawnmowertips.com<\/a> is a playground of us, where we can discuss everything about lawn care techniques.<\/p>\n![\"Repotting](\"https:\/\/pantryparatus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/stockfresh_1871346_gardener-repot-young-aloe-vera-plants_sizeXS.jpg\")
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<\/a>If you are going for very large indoor planters (as an example, I have a 24\u00d724 large pot) \u2013 then I recommend going with fiberglass planters that look like a ceramic or terra cotta style planter. Their appearance is very realistic, but with a fraction of the weight. Filling up a large terra cotta planter with dirt can be VERY heavy \u2013 and quite potentially undesirable for moving around indoors.<\/p>\nFrugal & Fun Ideas<\/h4>\n
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<\/a>One thing to keep in mind when getting creative with planters like coffee mugs, old pots, buckets, and unique items like cameras, is that they won\u2019t have any drainage built in<\/strong> (unless you drill a hole). This isn\u2019t necessarily a problem. However I don\u2019t recommend taking this route unless you are experienced with growing herbs. It is possible to keep plants properly hydrated within a planter that does not have draining \u2013 but it requires a certain level of understanding and awareness about the state of the plant and the dirt it is in. Remember, roots sitting in water will rot \u2013 and that equals the death of the plant.<\/p>\n
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