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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Creative Succulent Displays – Fun Ways To Plant SucculentsIf you find yourself searching for some fun ways to plant and display succulents, click here for some unusual succulent design ideas.
By Becca Badgett
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Cactus Container Garden: Making A Potted Cactus GardenA potted cactus garden is a unique display both attractive and easy to care for. Click here for tips on creating a cactus container garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Potted Wildlife Gardens: Growing Container Plants For WildlifeWildlife plantings are beneficial to pollinators. Those with little space can opt for containers, which can also help other wildlife. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Hanging Baskets Outdoors: Interesting Places To Hang PlantsHanging baskets can be a great alternative if you have limited space or don’t have a porch or patio. Click here for alternate places to hang plants.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Container Gardening Under Trees – Growing Potted Plants Under A TreeDue to shade and competition, it can be hard to grow other plants under trees. A tree container garden may be just the thing. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Log Planters For Gardens: How To Make A Log PlanterIt can be all too easy to spend a fortune on stunning planters for the garden. However, these days repurposing common or unique items is quite popular and fun. Reassigning old logs into planters is one DIY garden project. Learn how to make a log planter here.
By Darcy Larum
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How To Protect Potted Plants From Heavy RainPotted plants in rain are especially sensitive, even those in containers with good drainage. Read on to learn how to protect them.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Fragrant Plants For Pots And Small SpacesFragrant plants for pots can add greatly to the sensory experience of a space. Here are some of our favorite scented plants for containers.
By Tonya Barnett
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Flowerpot Mounting Rings: How To Use A Metal Ring To Hold A Flower PotMetal rings for containers are a great way to show off plants. If you’re unsure how to use a ring to hold a flowerpot, click here to get started.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Why Are Drainage Holes Important: Do Pots Need Drain HolesWhy are drainage holes important? No matter what type of plants you are growing, using containers with drainage holes is essential to their health. A lack of drainage is one of the most common culprits in cases of unhealthy and dying plants.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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Self-Watering Pots: Information About Containers That Water ThemselvesBecause they conserve water by allowing precise control of water usage, these are great containers for drought conditions. These low-maintenance containers are also helpful for people who travel often or who forget to water their plants. Learn more here.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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Earthbox Gardening: Information On Planting In An EarthboxIf you have never heard of planting in an earthbox, you are probably wondering what on earth is an earthbox? This article will help with information on using these planters. Learn more here.
By Amy Grant
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Growing A Basement Garden: Can You Grow Vegetables In Your BasementSetting up a growing space indoors for sun-loving veggies can pose a few challenges, especially when basement gardening. Learn more in this article so you can see if it's for you. Click here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Hydroponic Water Temperature: What Is The Ideal Water Temp For HydroponicsWater is an essential element of hydroponics and the water used must stay within the appropriate temperature range. Read the following article for information about water temperature and its effects on hydroponics.
By Teo Spengler
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Gardening With Strawberry JarsStrawberry jars aren't just for strawberries anymore. Nowadays they're used for growing nearly any kind of plant imaginable. Learn more about gardening with strawberry jars in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Winter Container Care – Learn About Winter Gardening In PotsContainer winter gardens are a fantastic way to brighten up an otherwise bleak space, especially in the dead of winter. How do you go about container gardening in winter? Click on this article for winter container garden ideas.
By Liz Baessler
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Sandbox Vegetable Garden – Growing Vegetables In A SandboxThe kids are grown and there sits the old, abandoned sandbox. Learn how to turn that sandbox into usable garden space for veggies.
By Laura Miller

