Container Gardens
Gardening in pots doesn’t need to be limited to growing houseplants. There are many types of container gardens you can grow. Everything from container water gardens to vegetable container gardening is possible. With our container garden ideas, you’ll find information on a number of plants for containers and how to grow them. Container gardening is one of the easiest methods for growing plants and are great for gardening in small spaces. Keep reading to learn more about growing plants in containers.
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Create a Patriotic Porch Display for America’s 250th – These 7 Red, White and Blue Container Combinations Really PopGive your porch a pop of patriotic pizazz this Independence Day!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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7 Unlikely Container Pairs to Add Wow Factor to Small Spaces – Try Texture Clashing Combos for Easy Style PointsJust like chocolate and peanut butter, some combinations don’t make sense until you experience them – but these unlikely container plant pairings don’t just work, they transform small spaces with high impact texture that looks deeply designer
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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The Raised Beds We’d Actually Buy Are Finally on Sale for Amazon Prime Day – So You Can Grow More for LessLooking for a raised bed to enhance your backyard plot or maximize a tiny balcony? We’ve rounded up the absolute best Amazon Prime Day raised garden bed deals to suit every space and budget. Things are looking up!
By Janey Goulding
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The Best Large Garden Planters for Instant Impact – Even on a Tight BudgetLooking to refresh your outdoor space fast? These oversized planters deliver maximum style with minimal effort (and at surprisingly affordable prices, too!).
By Kayleigh Dray
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5 Container Plants That (Almost) Never Need Watering – These Gorgeous Drought-Proof Picks Will Thrive All SummerDon't let the hot, dry summer take a toll on your porch pots. Planting a nearly drought-proof container garden will keep your home looking great all summer long.
By Teo Spengler
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These Stylish Pots & Planters for Your Front Porch Look High-End, But Won't Break the Bank – 6 Affordable Options From TargetFront porch pots filled with the right plants can instantly boost curb appeal and add gorgeous color that lasts all summer. Here are my top budget picks.
By Laura Walters
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6 Longest-Flowering Annuals for Hanging Baskets & Window Boxes – Plant Now for Dazzling Blooms That Last Until the First FrostMost plants fade by midsummer, but these annuals are the exception. Plant them now for hanging baskets and window boxes full of blooms until the first frost.
By Tyler Schuster
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These 6 Gorgeous Trailing Container Plants are Heat Tolerant So They Won’t Fail – Even in Hanging BasketsLooking for dazzling trailing container plants that stay lush and vibrant on the hottest days? These unstoppable cascading beauties bring effortless color to patio pots and hanging basket displays all summer long
By Teo Spengler
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IKEA’s New Patio Plant Stand Will Turn a Boring Wall Into a Beautiful Display of Foliage and Flowers, FastEvery small garden needs a shelving unit to maximise growing space and create exciting new possibilities – it's time to raise your gardening game.
By Emma Kendell
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Stop Hanging Baskets So High – This Visual Trick Creates a ‘Floating Carpet’ of Plants for Easy WateringHanging baskets are a simple way to play with visual dynamics, but if you adjust your point of view, you can see your elevated containers in a whole new way. Here's why low hanging containers are so effective
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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These 5 Spiller Plants Will Make Containers Look Fuller Instantly – Create Lush Pots, Hanging Baskets and Window BoxesYour ornamental planters are only as good as your spillers. Add dimension and gravitas with these perfect picks.
By Tyler Schuster
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I’m Sick of Watering My Patio Pots Already So I’ve Topped Planters With Cheap Clay Pebbles – and They’re Keeping the Compost Moist Much LongerPut your watering can away and your feet up: no-chemical clay balls cut irrigation time in half.
By Emma Kendell
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How to Keep Hanging Baskets Hydrated During the Hot, Dry Summer MonthsFollow these simple tips to make sure your hanging baskets look lush, lovely, and happily hydrated all summer long.
By Laura Walters
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These 8 Plants Shouldn’t Work in Containers – But They Flourish if You Want Tall Flowers and Cropping Giants in Small SpacesContainer gardening isn’t just for dwarf cultivars and compact crops! Here are the unexpectedly amazing ornamentals and edibles every grower should try in pots
By Tyler Schuster
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Your Old Colander Might Be The Best Hanging Basket You Never Thought To UseThis surprisingly clever garden hack actually works (and it looks far prettier than you’d expect).
By Kayleigh Dray
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25 Quick and Clever Small-Space Container Gardening Ideas You Can DIY on a BudgetA compact garden can be just as glorious as a big backyard if you get creative with your planters and patio pots. Here’s all the inspiration you need to transform your outside space without splashing the cash…
By Emma Kendell
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I Planted This Invasive Perennial In Containers And I've Never Looked Back – It's Pretty And Easy To GrowA lot of gardeners hate this invasive perennial, but it’s perfect in pots!
By Kayleigh Dray

