There are potted flowers, and then there are pots that include dwarf ornamental grasses in addition to flowers. In other words, grasses have a way of elevating your containers to a whole new plane! Grasses literally add a much-needed height element to your container gardens. They also add a simple beauty and provide a backdrop […]
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Soil Essentials For Container Gardening
Before you start a container garden, you need to know the soil essentials for container gardening. It’s a misconception that you can simply shovel some soil from your garden into your containers and call it good. But do you understand why that is? It’s all part of the soil essentials you need to know before […]
Container Gardening: Pretty in Pink
Container gardening is an awesome way to garden, but in a more manageable space. If you live in an apartment or don’t have gardening space, container gardening is the way to go. Today we are going to focus on pink flowers for container gardens. Pink flowers are popular because of the variety you can find, […]
9 Things to Know About Kitchen Gardening
It’s not terribly hard to grow a successful garden, but there are some specific steps. If you want to have a bountiful harvest from your kitchen garden, here are the most essential things you need to know. 1. Follow the Sun Sunlight is an absolute must for any garden. To grow most fruits and […]
How to Grow Raspberries Indoors
There’s nothing like fresh summer raspberries. This plump and delicious berry is a favorite among gardeners, but there is one problem — they tend to spread. This leads a lot of people to plant them in large containers. So if you can do that, why not bring them inside to grow? If you know what […]
Popular Planter Projects for Beginners
If the idea of using planters in your garden appeals to you, you’ve come to the right place. Maybe you’ve never used planters before. Perhaps you just need some fresh ideas to brighten up your garden, porch, or patio. Either way, here are some creative ways to use them. 1. Repurpose Broken Ceramics Even if you […]
22 Container Gardens for Spring
Want to grow a beautiful garden, but have very little space? Container gardening might be right up your alley. There are plenty of gorgeous plants and flowers that do great in containers. There’s no reason why you can’t plant several of your own. Plant single flowers or mix different types of foliage to make things […]
10 Quick Raised Garden Bed Projects
If you love the results of a backyard garden but aren’t too keen on all the work, you’ve probably thought about raised beds. Raised beds can dramatically reduce weeds, which makes your garden a lot more productive and pleasant. The only problem is the work involved in building those raised beds. Here are 10 ways […]
9 Ways to Transform Terra Cotta Pots
We’ve all got them sitting around our house or yard: those terra cotta pots we once loved. Perhaps now you don’t have much use for them, or feel they’re out of style. And yet, you can’t seem to throw them away. With these 9 tips, you’ll be able to give those old pots an easy makeover, bringing […]
How to Grow Tomatoes in Containers
Unfortunately, not all of us have the expansive lawn and garden space that we want. However, you should never let that hold you back from growing the plants, flowers, and food that you want to grow! There are always tons of options, including container gardening! Here are a few simple steps to grow tomatoes in […]