Forget Traditional Container Gardening: Try This Budget-Friendly DIY Alternative

Planters and pots make for a charming container garden. But they come with a drawback: Less soil means more watering. This ...
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This fast-growing vegetable thrives in containers

Perfect for small spaces and blooming beautifully with adequate sunlight, this vegetable variety is just what you need for successful container gardening.
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Common mistakes growing tomatoes in containers

Reviewed by Debra LaGattuta Key Points Plant tomatoes in containers with good drainage that are at least 10 to 20 gallons and keep the soil consistently moist.Site tomatoes in an area away from strong ...

8 Fruits You Can Grow Indoors, According to Horticulturists

"Citrus trees are an easy fruit to grow indoors," says Gail R. Nonnecke, a professor in the horticulture department at Iowa State University. "While the fruit production might be small, the flowers ...
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Planting flowers and herbs in containers

Container gardening is an excellent way to bring color, fragrance and beauty to small spaces, patios, or balconies. Whether you want a beautiful floral display or a fresh supply of herbs for your ...
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Gardening With Allen: Try planting bulbs in containers

I noticed Dutch flower bulbs in a store on sale at discounted prices. I would like to plant some if it isn’t too late. What do you recommend? It is not too late to plant Dutch flower bulbs for bloom ...
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Planting Vegetables in Sheet Mulch & Planting a Container Herb Garden

Peter Richards plants vegetables in sheet mulch, and Joellen Dimond plants a container herb garden. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, local gardener Peter Richards shows how to ...