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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Winterizing Hanging Baskets: How To Protect Hanging Plants From Frost Or Freezing
Hanging baskets need a little more TLC than in-ground plants. Winterizing hanging baskets before cold arrives is necessary to protect exposed roots from freezing. There are several easy solutions to protect hanging plants from frost, and this article aims to help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Are Hydrogels: Learn About Water Crystals In Potting Soil
Water retention crystals, soil moisture crystals or moisture beads for soil are all just different terms for hydrogels. Questions that may come to mind are, "What are hydrogels?" and "Do water crystals in potting soil really work?" Click here to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Watering Hanging Baskets : How Often Should I Water A Hanging Basket
It can be tricky to know when to water hanging baskets because they are often out of convenient reach for a touch test and their requirements are very different. If you are wondering, "How often should I water a hanging basket," click this article for answers.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Lava Rock Houseplants: Tips For Growing Plants In Lava Rock
Feather rock planters set an interesting tone in the garden. There is a difference between lava rock and feather rock, however. Learn more about these differences in this article. Click here for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Tips For Container Gardening Design: What Is A Thriller, Filler Spiller
Thrillers, fillers and spillers removes the intimidation factor from container gardening design. Click this article to learn how to create professional-looking container plant designs by grouping plants into these three basic categories.
By Mary H. Dyer