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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7 Must-Have Plants for Fall Window Boxes That Look Fabulous Even After the First Frost
Give your house a boost of curb appeal this autumn with festive fall window boxes! These plants are sure to stop neighbors in their tracks.
By Susan Albert
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Plant Porch Pots Now for Lasting Color – These 7 Cold-Loving Plants Shine Through Fall and Winter
Swap tired summer pots for these cool-weather favorites that thrive right through fall and winter.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Don’t Let First Frost Get The Better Of These 9 Plants – Bring Them Indoors Before It’s Too Late!
Once you get to fall, it may only take one frosty night to wreak havoc. If you want to protect plants from frost, bring these 9 half-hardies, perennials and tenders indoors
By Janey Goulding
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Dynamic Fall Hanging Baskets – 7 Plants and Plant Combos for Spectacular Vertical Displays
Hanging baskets can bring color and drama to the autumn season. Try these fabulous plant ideas and combinations for memorable fall hanging baskets that light up your fall garden
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Fall Flowers for Pots – 8 Dazzling Options for Autumnal Displays that Last All Season
Even after the final flurries of summer, there are some gorgeous blooming plants that make exceptional ornamental containers. Try these spectacular fall flowers for pots
By Tonya Barnett
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The Best Time to Bring Plants Inside for Winter
Bring your houseplants indoors for the winter before temperatures fall too low.
By Tyler Schuster
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8 Of The Best Thriller Plants for Fall Containers – Revamp A Classic Planting Recipe With These Seasonal Showstoppers For Autumn
If you want to create dazzling autumn containers, the ‘thriller filler spiller’ combo is a great recipe for success. Here are the best thriller plants for fall pots and planters
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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End-of-Summer Container Care: How to Winterize and Replant Pots for Year-Round Beauty
Give faded summer pots a second act with smart tips on cleaning or storing, or overwintering and planting to keep them looking good through the colder months.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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8 Plants for Late Summer Containers That Still Look Amazing Through Fall – Transition Your Pots in Style for Long-Lasting Color
The cooler months are just around the corner, but if you grow these late summer flowers for pots, your container displays will hold their own and look amazing well into fall
By Ciéra Cree
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8 Fantastic Container Vegetable Combinations For Better Produce In Small Spaces, According To Expert Gardener & Former Chef
These container veggie combinations will boost your produce. Each plant will help the others grow and help you save space. Try out these tasty combos.
By Amy Grant
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Looking For A Raised Garden Bed Deal? Don’t Miss These 9 Raised Bed Super Bargains At KnockDown Prices For Amazon Prime Day
You can grab a great raised garden bed deal if you act fast with one of these genius money-savers to suit all gardens – part of the Amazon Prime Day Event
By Janey Goulding
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My Mom Has Been Burying Diet Coke Cans In Her Flower Pots For Decades & It Saves Her So Much Money On Soil – Here’s How
My mom swears by this thrifty gardening trick. Find out why she never plants a flower pot without throwing in a few soda cans first.
By Laura Walters
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I Write About Plants For A Living, These Are My 4 "Must-Have" Annuals For Stunning Summer Containers
The best annuals for containers are easy to grow and look gorgeous all summer long with minimal upkeep. For me, these 4 plants hit those marks and then some.
By Laura Walters
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Go Big With Containers In Small Spaces! 5 Easy Hacks For Big Garden Pots In Small Gardens
The temptation with small gardens and patios is to make containers and planting ideas small – but we say go big! Try these practical hacks for beautiful big garden pots in small gardens
By Susan Albert
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Best Large Outdoor Plants For Pots: Try These 10 Varieties For A Stunning Supersize Display
Add instant drama to your porch or patio with large outdoor potted plants! Discover the best varieties for an amazing oversized display.
By Susan Albert
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Sensational Summer Flowers For Pots: 8 Joyful Bloomers for Sun-Loving Containers
Creating striking focal points in your container garden and looking for inspiration? Try these 8 quintessential summer flowers for pots – guaranteed to boost your joy levels!
By Tonya Barnett
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Balcony Containers: 15 Best Flowering And Cropping Plants For Balcony Growing
Although balconies can be challenging spaces, there are plenty of ornamentals and edibles you can cultivate. Here are the best 15 plants for balcony growing
By Susan Albert