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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Bed will get you more blooms because you have more space, more access to soil nutrients, more soil moisture, etc. Plants in pots need a ton more fussing than plants in the ground. I am a very good gardener and I don’t do pots. Too much fussing when they could take care of themselves, instead.[/quote]

Stop hating on pots! I've replaced most the grass in my 1/4 acre suburban yard with natives/pollinator friendly plants. Yet, I'm also a big fan of pots - big pots!

I mostly get them from Costco or yard sales. I often paint them (gotta love Rustoleum!) and either use ceramic watering spikes or make them into self-watering containers. I will admit I have to refill the water reservoirs more frequently than I have to water plants in the ground but it's, at most, a couple times a week. It's especially helpful for plants that want consistent moisture.

I like that this allows me to grow in areas I normally couldn't, the rabbits can't get to the plants, it gives me pops of color at different heights and it allows me to nurture some finicky plants that would struggle in the ground. I often get plants half off on the 'distressed rack' at Lowes and nurse them back to health in a big pot.

https://a.co/d/37Bwo1D

I couldn't find the video that I first learned to make any pot but this site is similar. Once you understand the principles, it's easy and highly adaptable.
http://www.bucolicbushwick.com/2011/04/diy-self-watering-container-how-to.html?m=1
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