Pot-size checker
Container Garden Calculator
A fast answer for patio gardeners asking whether a tomato, blueberry, herb, shrub, or fruit tree can live in the pot they have.
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Pot size
Check whether your container is realistic.
Container guidance is a planning range. Bigger pots are usually easier to water, especially in hot sun.
Enter a plant and pot size to see the container fit.
Useful setup tools
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Right-size container with drainage
Use a container large enough for mature roots, with open drainage holes to prevent root rot.
Expanding container potting mix
Use a lighter container medium instead of dense garden soil in pots and grow bags.
Watering wand or can
Water new transplants gently without washing soil away from the crown or roots.
Balanced garden fertilizer
Feed annual vegetables, herbs, flowers, and hungry container crops according to soil or label guidance.
Shade cloth
Reduce heat stress for cool-season greens, tender transplants, and containers in hot sun.