Benefits of grow-bag gardening

Want to grow your food but are short on space? Grow bags could be the solution. They’re perfect for gardening on a deck, patio, or stoop. Here are a few advantages.

• They’re customizable. Grow bags come in various sizes, so you can find ones small or large enough for anything you want to grow. Choosing bags made of strong, breathable fabrics like polypropylene is best.

• They can’t be overwatered. Unlike plastic pots, these bags won’t receive more water than they need because the excess runs off through the holes in the fabric. They’re perfect if you tend to be heavy-handed as a gardener – you don’t risk drowning your plants.

• They promote healthy growth. Plants can become root bound in traditional pots, leading to stunted growth. This doesn’t happen with grow bags. When the roots reach the outside of the bag, they’re exposed to air. This air contact causes the root to stop growing. Instead, new roots begin to form on the plant, leading to lush growth.

If you’re ready to try grow bags, visit a nearby garden store to find everything you need.