Looking for a way to spruce up your porch or patio? Container gardening is a great solution! It’s a versatile, easy way to add color and life to any outdoor space.
With a little planning, container gardening is a fun and easy way to add some life to your outdoor space!
The mangosteen is a tropical tree that produces a delicious fruit with juicy flesh that tastes like a mix between peaches, lychee, pineapples, and strawberry; all the flavors of the tropics. Is it possible to grow this exotic tropical fruit tree in a container? Mangosteen can be grown in a container 24 inches or 60cm … Read more
When grapes are mentioned, the sunny slopes of the south of France immediately come to mind as the perfect setting for growing grapes. While you may not live in the south of France, can you successfully replicate this environment and grow grapes in a container? Grapes can be grown in a container 24 inches in … Read more
Virginia creepers are useful in a garden for providing shade to walls or used as a ground cover in some instances. The attractive leaves turn from orange to a deep red in the fall before they drop off the plant in the winter. Is it possible to grow the Virginia creeper in a container? A … Read more
Although lilacs are typically large shrubs, smaller varieties can be grown in containers. These smaller plants are perfect for patios, balconies, and decks. However, don’t let the term “dwarf” mislead you into choosing the wrong container type for growing dwarf lilacs! Dwarf lilacs can be grown successfully in a container at least 12 inches deep … Read more
Raspberries are a popular garden plant that grows vigorously and must be kept under control in most gardens to prevent it from spreading. How well do raspberries translate to container growing, and can you successfully get a harvest growing them this way? Raspberries can be grown in containers. Raspberries grow to between 4 and 6 … Read more
The Tree Peony is a beautiful shrub that offers a stunning display of large flowers, making it a popular ornamental plant in the garden. If you want to bring some color to your home or apartment, is it possible to grow the Tree Peony in a container? A Tree Peony is an ideal shrub to … Read more
Growing Brussel sprouts in a container is not the same as many other vegetables, especially if it is your first time growing them. Brussel sprout plants get surprisingly large and quite tall, requiring support for the plant. Are Brussel sprouts suitable for growing in containers, and what measures do you need to take to ensure … Read more
Growing trees in a container is always tricky, especially if the tree is large. Nut trees like the pecan tree are great for your garden, but can a pecan tree be grown in a container or pot if you do not have the space to plant it in the ground? Pecan trees are not suitable … Read more
Growing vegetables in containers means you have limited space for your plants. The space limitations make it tempting for gardeners to plant several different vegetables in the same container. Making the most of the container space means having an understanding of which vegetables will grow well together in the same space. Companion planting vegetables in … Read more
Okra is a nutritious vegetable that has many culinary uses, making it a popular vegetable among home gardeners. The leaves, seed pods, and seeds from the plant are all used as food. Can okra be grown successfully in containers if you do not have outside space or need to manage the growing environment? Okra can … Read more
