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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Vegetables For Window Boxes: Growing Vegetables In A Window Box
Have you ever considered growing vegetables in a window box? No matter where you live, a window veggie garden can add charm. Learn more here.
By Laura Miller
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Problems With Cache Pots: Learn About Issues With Double Potting
Double potted plants are a common phenomenon lately. However, you may encounter issues with double potting. Learn more in this article.
By Amy Grant
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Potted Beer Garden: Growing Beer Ingredients In Planters
If you enjoy brewing your own beer, you may want to try growing beer ingredients in containers. To learn the basics, click here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Hanging Shade Flowers: Shade Tolerant Flowers For Hanging Baskets
By Tonya Barnett
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Outdoor Potting Soil – Making A Container Growing Medium
The process of filling pots with high-quality potting mixes is relatively simple, but the cost can add up quickly. By becoming more familiar with the contents of outdoor container soil, even beginner gardeners can mix their own container growing medium. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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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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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
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Using Terracotta Plant Pots: Information About Terracotta Pots
Terracotta is a clay-based ceramic, and growing in terracotta has some benefits over plastic and other types of pot materials. To learn more about using terracotta pots and the benefits, click the following article for more information.
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