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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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
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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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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
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5 Unlikely Materials to Fill Large Planters for Cheap – and the 1 Filler You Should Never UseSave money on potting soil by using one of these cheap and easy fillers for your large planters. And find out the one material you should never put in pots.
By Laura Walters
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3 Dollar Store Container Gardening Ideas That Prove You Don’t Have to Break the Bank to Have a Fabulous GardenThe dollar store might just be the best kept secret when it comes to container gardening.
By Kathleen Walters
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These 7 Plant-and-Forget Container Combinations Thrive On Neglect and are Perfect for Effortless GardeningContainer gardening that you can set and forget? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds, and these 7 gorgeous container ideas give joyful color and texture with minimal effort
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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This Low-Maintenance Potted Plant Delivers Bold Blooms for Months – No Deadheading RequiredHeat tolerant, colorful, and easy as anything to grow? All hail this new container garden star!
By Kayleigh Dray
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Want a Gorgeous Container Garden on a Budget? Here’s Where to Save (and Where to Splurge!)You absolutely don't have to fork out a fortune on your new container garden, so long as you follow our advice...
By Kayleigh Dray
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These Unique Air Pruning Pots Could Be the Secret to Bigger, Healthier Container PlantsAir pruning pots encourage stronger root systems and faster growth — here’s why gardeners are swapping traditional containers for these clever designs.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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9 Best Hanging Planters for Vertical Displays – Super Stylish Picks That Make Your Plants PopIf you want containers for dazzling hanging baskets, you don't have to settle for boring plastic tubs. These high-performing hanging planter ideas show that vertical gardening is getting a stylish upgrade
By Janey Goulding
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My Russian Doll Trick Protects Potted Plants From Winter Freezes – And It Couldn’t Be EasierLate winter is a lottery no gardener wants to lose. Discover how the ancient magic of nesting Russian dolls offers the perfect thermal defense for vulnerable potted plants
By Janey Goulding

