Following close to 7 years as manager of Iroko Hudson River Flowers in New York City, Mary Catesby Halsey established MCH Floral Studio, also in New York. As manager and owner of MCH Floral Studio, Mary Catesby Halsey provides information and services in various areas of gardening, including container gardens.
Container gardens are perfect for those who enjoy growing flowers or vegetables but do not have the requisite outdoor space for a proper garden. In some cases, container gardens can be utilized for aesthetic purposes, such as pots, tubs, or overturned half barrels spilling flowers onto the soil. However, container gardens also have a practical appeal, beginning with a gardener’s ability to concentrate growing efforts into one or several confined spaces.
Similarly, container gardening allows for greater diversity in limited spaces, as highly dissimilar plants can be placed side by side without worrying about intermingling root systems or soil needs. It should be noted that these advantages can apply to larger gardens as well. Basil, chives, and thyme are just a few examples of herbs that thrive in container situations.
Mary Catesby Halsey 