Container Gardens

Image by vau902 Container winter gardens are a fantastic way to brighten up an otherwise bleak space. Especially in the dead of winter, even a little bit of color can do wonders for your state of mind and…

Image by hecos255The kids are grown and in the backyard sits their old, abandoned sandbox. Upcycling to turn sandbox into garden space has probably crossed your mind. After all, a sandbox vegetable garden would make the perfect…

Image by Gardening Know How, via Liz Baessler The pot-in-a-pot method of gardening is gaining ground as more people learn about it. Although it may not be for everyone, or for every bed in your garden, there…

Image by sergeyryzhov Commercial growers have been using hydroponic systems for years, but many home gardeners are embracing the idea as a way to have homegrown vegetables year-round. If you’re thinking…

Image by jorgeantonio Window boxes may be excellent decorative accents filled with a profusion of blooms or a means of gaining garden space when none is available. In either case, consistent window box…

Image by Iko Macrae Does container color matter when potting plants? If this is something you have wondered when creating container gardens, you are not alone. It turns out researchers have thought about…

Image by Lilechka75 Whether it is a cocktail garden, bartender’s garden, or simply a space on the balcony, growing fresh fruit, veggies, and herbs to infuse into cocktails has become a staple in edible…

Image by simonidadjordjevic Garden centers offer a nearly endless variety of bright, colorful plants for a container garden, but you might want to try something a little different this year. Put on your…

Image by BluHue Have you ever considered growing vegetables in a window box in lieu of flowers? Many vegetable plants have attractive foliage and brightly colored fruit, making them an edible substitute for…

Image by Gardening Know How, via Liz Baessler Double potted plants are a common phenomenon and there are good reasons for using cache pots. That said, you may encounter issues with double potting. What kinds…