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Recyclable Drainage
Has anyone else sent their kiddos out to the driveway with a bucket to gather up rocks so you can put them in the bottom of your garden pots for drainage... or is it just me? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Well not anymore thanks to RECYCLABLE…
Succulent Wreath & Containers
I think Succulent Wreaths are absolutely gorgeous. However my green thumb does NOT come naturally, I have to admit. Although I love love love to be outside gardening, planting, growing, even mowing my lawn, keeping my plants growing is a…
Choosing Containers for Container Gardening – Match Garden Containers to Your Landscape and…
When choosing containers for container gardening there are many things to be considered. Among these are materials, colors and sizes and shapes. Who knew there would be so many decisions to be made when choosing containers for your…
Choosing Container Gardening Soil – Keeping Container Plants Healthy with Proper Soil…
Choosing container gardening soil is one of the first and most basic decisions container gardeners face. New container gardeners will most likely go outside and fill the pots with garden soil. Big mistake! Most yard dirt contains clay which…
Planting Aquatic Gardens in Containers
Aquatic Gardens and containers are a great match for creating outstanding displays for your pool and patio area. If you haven't read the beginning of this article, you may want to go to Water Gardening in Containers Saves Money and Labor.…
Water Gardening in Containers Saves Money and Labor
Water gardening is on the rise and many people are attracted to this type of activity. This can be done in established ponds or a large water garden can be fabricated on your property. However, if you don't have a pond and the idea of…
Vegetables for Container Gardens – Heirloom Flavor or Hybrid Yield?
Vegetables for container gardens are readily available. Almost any vegetable that will grow in the backyard can be grown in a container. Some require more space or time investment when grown in a container, but there are many vegetable…
Training a Fuchsia Standard Tree
A Fuchsia standard is an outstanding tree when displayed in your container garden. I should explain that standard is the horticultural term for any non-tree plant that is trained to grow as a tree. As a guideline, it takes at least 18…
Summer Flowering Bulbs in Containers – Brighten Your Garden Season with Summer Bulbs
Spring is underway and the cheery spring bulbs are in full bloom. As they finish their season, we find we miss them, and quickly replace them with other flowers. The season for bulbs however, is not over yet. It's time to plant some summer…
Planting Tomatoes in Containers for a Gourmet Eating Experience
Planting tomatoes in containers is by far the most popular method of enjoying a fresh, sun ripened tomato for most gardeners with limited space. Of all the vegetables grown in home gardens, tomatoes by far lead the list of most planted…