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Growing fruits in containers will help extend the variety of edible plants in your garden. If you enjoy growing vegetables and herbs in containers, experiment with fruit growing to round out your selection of edible foods. By growing fruits…

Planting a strawberry jar, although challenging, can be a great project for a container gardener. It isn't just the planting that's the challenge, but because of the shape and pockets of a strawberry jar, keeping all the plants healthy and…

Even before the snow melts, I'm gazing through those gorgeous catalogs that are piling up in my mailbox, dreaming of how great my baskets will look come summer. No matter how little space you have, there's always room for at least one…

When you design a garden container, you should choose your plants carefully. It is important that you have your finished design in mind before you plant your garden container. Your first consideration should be the light needs of the…

In order to design an herb container garden that fits your needs and lifestyle it takes some advance planning. You first should decide what you want to do with the herbs you are growing. The majority of gardeners grow herbs for use in the…

Fertilizing container gardens can often be a confusing process. When should I feed my plants? What should I use? Do different plants need different food? These are all questions gardeners are constantly asking themselves. If you are a new…

With the growing interest in herbs for container gardens, more and more nurseries are carrying a wide array of both herb plants and seeds for container gardens. Because of the expense of buying herb plants, it is often much more affordable…

Knowing how to water container gardens is one of the first basics to master. Many people who say "I just don't have a green thumb" most likely don't understand the how and why of watering plants. They most likely over water until the…

An all-natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the stevia plant, stevia extract has been used for centuries in many parts of the world. Stevia is a relative of the sunflower and contains glycosides, which when extracted from the…

Spending time outdoors is key to a wholesome happy life, & most people’s best possibility to relax outside is in the backyard. It is also a place for using the youngsters, socialising with buddies or enjoying a romantic meal with…