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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Best Trees For Containers: Create A Potted Grove On Your Porch With These 8 Compact VarietiesWe may not always think of trees as being obvious candidates for pots, but there are a few that not only thrive but flourish. Here are some of the best trees for containers
By Teo Spengler
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Best Plants For Container Gardening: Try These 10 Easy Ornamental And Edible Options For PotsGardening with pots is a quick way to make more of smaller spaces – but which edibles and ornamentals are right? Here are some of the best plants for container gardening
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Grow A Cut Flower Container Garden – For Gorgeous Fresh Blooms Even In Small SpacesCut flower cultivation may bring to mind tall, statuesque plants in beds and borders – but you can also grow a cut flower container garden for bold blooms in smaller spaces
By Tonya Barnett
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Cheap Container Vegetable Gardening Ideas To Save Money And Maximize Space And HarvestsKeen to grow potted crops but looking to save money? Let these cheap container vegetable gardening ideas inspire you and free up funds this gardening year
By Bonnie L. Grant
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5 Sensational Succulent Arrangement Ideas For A Showstopping Container Anyone Can TryFew things are guaranteed with gardening, but the combination of succulents with pots is an easy win. Here are some of the best succulent arrangement ideas to try
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Elevate Your Flower Power: 10 Best Flowers For Hanging BasketsWhether you’re after styling up a patio with a medley of color or practical ways to conceal a drab wall, here are some of the best flowers for hanging baskets…
By Tonya Barnett
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Container Color And Plants – Is The Color Of Plant Pots ImportantBy Mary Ellen Ellis
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5 Easy Winter Container Recipes: Last-Minute Plant Combinations For Your Porch PotsThese winter container plant combos are quick and easy to put together before the holidays – and will add visual interest while the rest of your garden sleeps.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Grow A Container Winter Wonderland: 7 Best Winter Flowers For Pots With Cool-Season CheerContainers don’t need to go into hibernation in colder months – there’s still plenty of floral life to be enjoyed! We round up some of the very best winter flowers for pots
By Tonya Barnett
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DIY Holiday Porch Pot Ideas: 12 Perfect Plants For A Magical Winter DisplayMake a charming holiday porch pot to take you through the festive season and beyond, filled with lustrous foliage, vibrant berries, and cheerful flowers.
By Melanie Griffiths
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How To Reuse Plastic Plant Pots: Clever Ways To Recycle & Upcycle Old ContainersWith 30 million tons of plastic in our landfills, it’s worth spending a bit of time to brainstorm ways to get creative with plastic.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Fall Container Veggies: 8 Best Fall Container Garden Vegetables To GrowGrowing vegetables in pots is an activity we focus on more in spring, but there is no reason to stop in autumn! Here are eight fall container garden vegetables you can try
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Planting For Shade Containers: Choose and Maintain Effective Container Plants For ShadeShady spots may seem like a gardening struggle, but you can grow gorgeous plants in pots. We reveal the best container plants for shade – and how to keep them at their best
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Potted Pollinator Garden Ideas: 5 Pollinator Plants For Containers And Itty Bitty BackyardsLonging to grow pollinator plants but feeling restricted in terms of growing space? No problem, as we reveal five perfect plants for a potted pollinator garden
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Grow A Hanging Basket For Hummingbirds – With Plants They Can’t Resist!Put together a hanging basket for hummingbirds that will attract these important tiny pollinators. They love colorful blossoms!
By Teo Spengler
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Container Gardening Made Simple: All You Need To Know For Successful ContainersContainer gardening gives you a chance to experiment with every inch of yard space – mixing up floral displays with edible growing and pollinator-friendly planting. Here’s how to get started with this versatile and rewarding gardening style
By Teo Spengler
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Spilled Flower Pot Ideas to Add a Touch of Whimsy to Your GardenWant something different in your container garden? Break the mould (and maybe even some pots) with this spilled flower pot design.
By Amy Grant

