Category: Container Gardening
Plant Containers on Patio and Deck Gain Popularity
| July 8, 2011 | Posted by admin under Container Gardening |
In recent years outdoor containers have become more and more popular for patios, porches and decks at homes in both urban and rural landscapes. These outdoor living areas benefit from plants in the landscape as well as close-up accents. Porch boxes, urns, half barrels as well as other large plastic or wooden containers can be…
Care of Cactus and Succulents in Containers
| May 8, 2011 | Posted by admin under Container Gardening |
Light: Cacti and other succulent plants grow best in very bright, but indirect light. Those grown indoors receive the best light from south or east facing window. Watch for sunburn that may result from the magnification of light through the glass, which is why western exposures are not recommended. Sunburn appears as a crusty, often…
Container Gardening for All Seasons
| January 7, 2011 | Posted by admin under Container Gardening |
Container Gardening has always had a place in the hearts of gardeners. From the traditional pot of red geraniums to the lure of exotic tropical plants, container gardening offers something for everyone. There is no other form of gardening that offers us so much versatility. Whether you live in the country, the city, or somewhere…
Container Gardening: Eclectic Containers
| January 7, 2011 | Posted by admin under Container Gardening |
There are lots of different containers that can be put to use in your container gardening. Make your garden a real conversation piece. When we think of container gardening we think of window boxes, garden windows and flower pots, but let’s use our imaginations and see what else we can come up with! I have…
Choosing a Container or Pot – Different Types of Containers
| January 6, 2011 | Posted by admin under Container Gardening |
Wherever you live gardening can offer a bit of peace and tranquility to an otherwise busy life. All over the country in backyards, parks and city streets you will see beautiful gardens in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. When it comes time to planting your own garden the long list of free seed…
Terracotta Flower Pots: Growing Vegetables in Pots and Containers
| December 28, 2010 | Posted by admin under Container Gardening |
If you don’t have much space in your garden but want to grow your own vegetables, don’t worry, many vegetables can be successfully grown in containers. Whether you have pots or window boxes, you can grow a range of vegetables from herbs to tomatoes. Containers of vegetables can be dotted around your garden, even placed…