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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Upside Down Plants – Turn Your Garden on Its Head to Maximize Small Spaces and Boost HarvestsGrowing plants upside down can be a great way to diversify your garden. Inverted gardening offers benefits for both vegetable and ornamental plantings.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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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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
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Every Container Garden Needs a Plant That Thrives on Neglect – Here Are 6 of the BestIf you want containers that still look lush through heatwaves, missed watering days, and busy weeks, these resilient plants are about as forgiving as it gets.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Aquaponics for Beginners – Grow Plants on Top of a Fish Tank for Lush Houseplants, Herbs, and SaladsWith aquaponics, a fish tank can double as a low-maintenance indoor garden. Discover how to get started with minimal investment.
By Tyler Schuster
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These are My 5 All-Star Container Plant Pairings to Start in May – These Dynamic Duos Thrive on Neglect and Give You Effortless Color Right Through to SeptemberWhy settle for one container plant when you can have a dream team? These dynamic partnerships are easy to grow and give you extended color through to fall
By Janey Goulding
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ALDI’s Rave $15 Raised Planter Sold Out in Days Last Year & Now it’s Back – Get Yours While You Still Can For Small-Garden Style & No-Mess CropsThis elevated planter is simple, stylish and deserves a spot in your garden.
By Emma Kendell
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8 Easy Perennial Plants for Pots and Hanging Baskets That Return Again and Again for Years of Beautiful BloomsPlant these perennials in containers once, then they’ll overwinter and return next summer for another year of beautiful blooms. It doesn’t get easier than that!
By Tyler Schuster
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6 Cheap and Clever Ways to Fill Containers – Plants Will Look Better Than Ever & You’ll Save Money on Potting SoilSave your money and your potting soil. These clever ways to fill your containers will keep your plants and your wallet happy.
By Teo Spengler
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Lidl's New $30 Planter Box With Trellis is a Garden Steal – But Don't Overlook This Important Detail if You Want Climbers to ThriveIt’s a great-value buy, but success depends on how you use it – get the setup right, and it can support healthy, productive climbers.
By Melanie Griffiths
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This Is the Best Container to Grow Tomatoes on a Budget – Plus It Keeps Them HealthyWant the taste of homegrown tomatoes but don't have a yard? These containers are cheap, easy to store, and actually great for plants.
By Liz Baessler

