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.
Container Gardens
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Potted Office Herbs: How To Grow An Office Spice Garden
Plants bring nature indoors and an office spice garden is a great addition to a workspace. Use these tips to care for your desk herb garden.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is Cat Grass - Growing Grass For Cats To Enjoy
Growing cat grass is a great way to keep your kitties occupied. You can grow grass for cats indoors, in all seasons. Learn about planting cat grass here.
By Becca Badgett
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Hydroponic Garden Types: Different Hydroponic Systems For Plants
Hydroponic systems for plants use only water, a growing medium, and nutrients. The goal of this growing method is to grow faster and healthier plants. Gardeners generally choose one of six different types of hydroponics, which can be found and explained in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Gardening In A Crate: Tips For Growing In Slatted Boxes
Repurposing wooden crates into rustic looking flower and vegetable planters can add depth to any garden design. Container gardening in a crate is a creative and fun way to add plants to any location. To learn about slatted box container growing, click here.
By Laura Miller
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Potted Plant Worm Castings – Using Worm Castings In Container Gardening
Worm castings are loaded with nutrients that promote healthy plant growth. There’s no reason not to use worm castings in containers, and you may notice increased blooming. Click here to learn more about this potent natural fertilizer.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Novice Container Gardening Tips
With container gardening, you don't have to live in the country to enjoy getting your fingers dirty and growing something in the soil. Read this article for more information on gardening in containers.
By Jan Richardson
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Portable Garden Ideas: Types Of Portable Gardens
Portable gardens are small container plantings that are relatively easy to relocate. They are perfect for people who are renting, in transition, have limited funds, or restricted growing space. Learn more about these little gardens in this article.
By Karen Boness
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Covered Porch Plants – Growing Porch Plants That Don’t Need Sun
Plants on the porch liven up the space. Porches are often shady, though, making the choice of plant important. Houseplants are often perfect summer and spring low light plants but there are others too. Click here for ideas on shade plants to try for covered porches.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Growing Teacup Mini Gardens: How To Design A Teacup Garden
The human passion for creating life-in-miniature has spawned the popularity of everything from doll houses and model trains to terrariums, fairy gardens and teacup mini gardens. For gardeners interested in teacup mini gardens, this article will help.
By Laura Miller
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Vegetable Gardening On A Patio: Learn How To Grow Patio Vegetables
Whether you're limited on space or time, gardening on a patio has many perks. For starters, it's much less labor-intensive. You can also plant your porch garden vegetables earlier and be the first gardener on the block to have ripe tomatoes! Learn more in this article.
By Laura Miller
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Low Maintenance Patio Plants: Grow An Easy To Care For Patio Garden
Would you love to have some low-maintenance plants but don’t have much garden space? Try container gardening! Plants that grow well on decks and patios can help you build a green outdoor environment.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Potted Bog Gardens – How To Grow A Bog Garden In A Container
A bog garden can support few types of orchids and other specialized plants. If you’re interested in creating a bog garden for your own but not sure that you have adequate space, consider a potted bog garden. Learn more in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Planting In Old Baskets – How To Make A Basket Planter
Do you have a collection of beautiful baskets taking up space? Want to put those baskets to good use? Click on the following article to learn about the inexpensive way you can turn old baskets into charming containers for plants.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Container Monoculture Design – Grouping Containers Of The Same Color
Monoculture planting in pots is not new in gardening. But now there is a new, fun trend. Garden designers are using plants of similar color and texture to produce larger-scale arrangements. Click this article to learn how to try this out for yourself.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Store Plastic, Clay, And Ceramic Pots For Winter
While pots and containers look lovely all summer, there are a few steps you need to take in the fall to make sure that your containers survive the winter and are ready for planting next spring. Learn more here.
By Heather Rhoades
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Decorative Plant Hooks: Interesting Hooks For Hanging Baskets
When it comes to finding hanging hooks that suit the look of your garden, the options are limitless. By learning more about various choices for hanging potted plants, growers are able to create the green spaces for which they have always dreamed. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Urn Gardening Tips And Ideas: Learn About Planting In Garden Urns
In recent years, planting in garden urns has become especially popular. Not only are these urns sturdy, but also offer growers a unique garden aesthetic. Learn more about how to use a garden urn planter in your landscape by clicking this article.
By Tonya Barnett