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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Container Monoculture Design – Grouping Containers Of The Same Color
Monoculture planting in pots is not new in gardening. But now there is a new, fun trend. Garden designers are using plants of similar color and texture to produce larger-scale arrangements. Click this article to learn how to try this out for yourself.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Store Plastic, Clay, And Ceramic Pots For Winter
While pots and containers look lovely all summer, there are a few steps you need to take in the fall to make sure that your containers survive the winter and are ready for planting next spring. Learn more here.
By Heather Rhoades
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Decorative Plant Hooks: Interesting Hooks For Hanging Baskets
When it comes to finding hanging hooks that suit the look of your garden, the options are limitless. By learning more about various choices for hanging potted plants, growers are able to create the green spaces for which they have always dreamed. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Urn Gardening Tips And Ideas: Learn About Planting In Garden Urns
In recent years, planting in garden urns has become especially popular. Not only are these urns sturdy, but also offer growers a unique garden aesthetic. Learn more about how to use a garden urn planter in your landscape by clicking this article.
By Tonya Barnett
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Potted Cottage Gardens: Growing A Cottage Garden In Planters
A true cottage garden requires a bit of backyard, but even those without this can achieve the appealing look with a cottage garden in containers on a patio or front porch. Click here for information about container-grown cottage gardens.
By Teo Spengler
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Metal Garden Containers - Are Metal Planters Safe
Metal garden containers are an interesting, unique way to complement plants, and unlike ceramic or terracotta, the pots won’t crack, chip, or break. Read on to learn about metal planters.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Gardening In An RV: How To Grow A Traveling Garden
If you are a rolling stone that lets no moss grow under your feet, you need some ideas on a mobile garden. Keeping a garden while traveling can be challenging, but it also helps ground you and brings in wonders like fresh herbs and produce. Click here for tips on RV gardening.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Making Pumpkin Planters: How To Grow A Plant In A Pumpkin
Nearly everything that holds dirt can become a planter - even a hollowed-out pumpkin. Growing plants inside pumpkins is easier than you might think and the creative possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Read this article to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Choosing Containers For Potted Environments
Containers are available in nearly any color, size, or style imaginable. When it comes to choosing containers, how do you know which one is best? Take a look at your options in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Miniature Landscaping: Great Gardens Come In Small Packages
Miniature landscapes are an assemblage of plants, soil, and imagination all rolled up into one creative tiny scene. To learn more about these miniature gardens, read this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Container Gardening Supply List: What Do I Need For A Container Garden
By Liz Baessler
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Container Plant Watering: How Much And How Often To Water Potted Plants
It is often difficult to gauge how much water for container garden plants is necessary. Get tips and hints to determine when to water container plants here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Dish Garden Plants: Tips For Designing A Dish Garden
Plants grouped in a shallow, open container can be a lovely source of a thriving little ecosystem.
By Susan Patterson
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Proper Soil Mix For Evergreen Container Plants And Trees
Using evergreen container plants is an excellent way to add winter interest. But what types of soil do these plants require? This article will help with that. Click here to get more information.
By Heather Rhoades
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Metal Plant Containers: Growing Plants In Galvanized Containers
Growing plants in galvanized containers is a great way to get into container gardening. So how do you go about growing plants in galvanized containers? Learn more about planting in galvanized steel containers in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Evergreens For Pots: Best Evergreen Plants For Containers
Looking outside at your barren or snow-covered garden in the dead of winter can be disheartening. The placement of a few evergreens in containers on your patio will look good all year. Learn more about container grown evergreens here.
By Liz Baessler
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Growing Plants In Plastic Containers: Can You Grow Plants In Plastic Pots Safely
Container gardening is the answer for small plots or urbanites. However, we hear more and more concerning the safety of plastics in regards to our health. So, when growing plants in plastic containers, are they really safe to use? Read more here.
By Amy Grant