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... plants fail to thrive in one location. Container gardening… More
Container gardens are suitable for patios and porches, making them a favorite for apartments… More
Many gardeners choose to garden in containers for the ease of planting and the… More
Collards can easily be grown in containers where garden space is limited. Their root… More
...r something more offbeat: all you need is a glass container with enough room… More
...ty, these kinds of plants are widely available at garden centers and nurseries. Hanging… More
...ose that don't have a lot of garden space. Common gardening vegetables include tomatoes,… More
...ome garden is not difficult. Growing asparagus in containers, however, is quite challenging. Because… More
...e time for a large garden. Planting vegetables in containers is an ideal choice… More
...are placed on patios or other normally unsuitable gardening areas and can be used… More
Plants potted in containers for significant periods eventually outgrow their container. Due to lack… More
Container gardens represent smaller versions of the more common flower gardens that decorate the… More
Container gardens accent and define outdoor spaces. They establish focal points, define style, create… More
...ced in small containers to allow freedom in water garden design. Large containers, on… More
The best containers for container gardening are ones you not only find attractive but… More
Container gardening with vegetables is a way to bring useful organic gardening onto a… More
...en soils will not work well for growing plants in containers. Garden soil is… More
The basics of container gardening - includes lists of flowers and vegetables that can… More
... the process of creating a beautiful and colorful container garden. More
This useful book explains how to plant, grow, and harvest vegetables, edible flowers, fruits,… More
Small container gardening is easy, does not require soil or bark dust and can contain… More
Color can be used in a container garden to set the mood or theme, as… More
Deadheading flowers in container gardens is a process of removing the spent flower heads to… More
Container gardens make a great addition to any large landscape, small yard, walkway, patio, deck… More
Planting container gardens begins by filling the container with potting soil, adding a slow-release fertilizer… More
For container gardening, use a soil-less potting mixture that consists of peat moss, fine bark… More
Container gardens can be any size, from a couple of inches to several feet wide,… More
Texture in a container garden can create visual interest when a bold, large leaf is… More
Fertilizer is an essential aspect to container gardens, as most potting soil does not contain… More
Plants that work well for container gardening include annuals, which bloom in the spring and… More
Watering container gardens is essential to their growth, and larger pots may only need water… More
When designing a container garden, consider the color, texture and form of each plant, combining… More
Using form in a container garden, combine upright plants, weeping or tailing plants and rounded… More
...nt a window flower arrangement, planting bulbs in containers is a great idea for home… More
...rn where to place a flower container in this free gardening video about how to… More
... enough light to grow herbs. Let herbs in a small-container garden dry out before… More
...ta, metal, and ceramic are just a few flower bulb container options. Learn about picking… More
...n plants covered or inside during the winter with tips from a sustainable gardener in… More
When designing a container vegetable garden, choose small vegetables that require little room to grow,… More
Grow tomatoes in a container by picking a container with good drainage, adding quality soil,… More
...or backyard vegetable garden in this free organic gardening video. Get beginner gardening tips &… More
...row Mexican heather in your garden, with beginner tips & advice in this free home… More
...n, with beginner tips & advice, in this free home gardening video. More
...or backyard vegetable garden in this free organic gardening video. Get beginner gardening tips &… More
...or backyard vegetable garden in this free organic gardening video. Get beginner gardening tips &… More
...or backyard vegetable garden in this free organic gardening video. Get beginner gardening tips &… More
Learn how to prepare the soil to plant and grow snapdragons - free video. More
...n, with beginner tips & advice, in this free home gardening video. More
Learn how to prepare snapdragons for planting - free video. More
...en, with beginner tips & advice in this free home gardening video. More
...en, with beginner tips & advice in this free home gardening video. More
...s are helpful to use on house plants. Learn about gardening with watering cans from… More
... using pot holders and plant sleeves in this free gardening video clip on garden… More
Hello! Last year I attempted growing some herbs from seeds but a few weeks in they all up and died on me! I said forget it. This year I bought a sweet basil plant and it was around 4" and its about 9" now! I went to Lowes today and… More
... all...I'm new here and this is my second year of container gardening. I'm learning a lot just by observing what has happened to my plants from last year to this year but I still have lot's of questions. I'm hoping I can get some help with types of… More
... planted this year. It is planted in a very large container with about 6 different herbs. The plant have grown very large, we use some of the herbs in cooking and she entered them in our local… More
...ards etc., to encourage draining in the bottom of Containers. If you are interested check out this site: http://yardener.com/YardenersPlantHelper/YardCareTechniques/GrowingPlantsInContainers/NoShardsInContainerBottom. I am definitely going to follow the suggestion. I never even… More
...how she germinates all her seeds Seed Germination Tips This is a fantastic way to make Seeds Germinate Quickly.. Here's what I do: 1) With masking tape and a Sharpie waterproof marker, mark a ziplock baggie with seed type,… More
...nd have a small (8x12) patio. I have a very large container that I was hoping to plant a small tree in (note: I am not very savvy about gardening!). I was hoping to plant an olive tree but wondering if that is a good… More
... ceramic pots. What do you think? I am new to the gardening scene. thanks for your… More
...m retirement (!) and I am hoping to get more into gardening and landscaping. I live in WI so I am interested in suggestions from veteran iceberg folks. I am most interested in growing herbs - I love to cook and promised my… More
...i know i what i want but i don't know how big the containers should be. ok i want...tomatoes, bell peppers, jalepenos, lettuce, banana peppers, and i want some beans or peas too but i'm not sure what kind yet. i really don't know… More
...st aqiured a Tiller , I have been planting in tub containers with pretty good luck but not without it's problems, a lot of shoveling/mixing in mixer and fighting every thing from too much water to to little,… More
...wanted to share some information about veggies in containers. I tried a little experiment and planted several pepper plants and tomatoes. I used Coast of Maine gardening soil mixed with additional city compost in several of the containers and those plants have grown 4 inches in a week.… More
This forum is for container Gardening of non-edible plants. Please post your edible container Gardening questions in the Fruits or Vegetables forum in The Kitchen Garden forum. Thanks! More
... on what type is good for a beginner to grow in a container? I live in zone 5b. More
...ng on using several and I need solid long lasting containers. Most of what I have seen in the garden stores seem… More
...ently live in Las Vegas, NV and love to container garden. But, last year I have found that everything died quickly due to the extreme heat (100-120)in the summer. Does anyone have advice or experience on how to set up a container garden in the desert? More
...te & to gardening. I'm thinking of starting a container garden, as I live on a very wooded/shaded lot. Can you give me any suggestions? More
I started this one to sticky it. Will edit soon I promise! More
Help: I have gone from 8 flower beds with 125 daylillies, over 500 tulips, peonies, verbena, and on down to a very small full sun area. Need ideas of what I can plant in full sun that will survive in a small area. Thanks and have a sunny day. Stella More
...don't know if someone reads this offshoot of Fine Gardening magazine, but their issue this month was on "thrillers, fillers and spillers". As I was looking through the magazine, I was getting rather disappointed at the choices they had in plants -- not because they didn't look good, but… More
...etables on a path where the rainwater drains? Any tips whatsoever? More
I question whether or not my deck is going to get enough sun for my plants to be very productive. So I'm considering using grow lights in my basement. 1) What kind of lights would I need? 2) Should I go with some type of hydroponic system or just regular… More
I don't have a container garden (yet - I want to understand the logistics first) and I have a fool question. What in the sam hell do you do when the plants outgrow the pot? Do you have to divide up the plants before you move up a size or… More
...veggies indoors during the winter? I have several containers growing tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, spinach, lettuce, onion, peas, squash, peppers and cucumbers. I have a sunroom that gets great light, and was thinking about bringing them in there during winter (I live in Michigan).… More
When container gardening, couldn't you use smaller containers to grow plants than is generally recommended, as long as you were very diligent about watering and feeding your plants. I don't have sufficient room to use the large multi-gallon containers recommended for some plants, but I can ensure that daily watering… More
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