Container gardening is a wonderful way to grow more plants without needing a large garden plot. You can container garden anywhere – from your patio to your windowsill to an apartment balcony! Choosing ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Container gardening is a very popular topic for Southern California gardeners. Most homes do not have a lot of gardening space, either because of tiny lot size or no lot at all (in the case of condos ...

While houses are getting larger, yards are getting smaller, just when vegetable gardening is coming into vogue. But the good news is that doesn’t mean you can’t grow veggies and flowers in the ...

Making your dream vegetable garden a reality when you have a small space is anything but impossible, thanks to container gardening! It may look more like window boxes and terracotta pots filled with ...

Containers for starting seedlings can be drinking cups, cottage cheese and yogurt containers as well as commercial plant trays and coir fiber pots. Use a fine texture soil mix for your starter soil.

And as opposed to a regular garden, container gardens are portable and can be moved to different locations. It also allows individuals to overcome poor soil conditions and avoid weeds and soil-borne ...

Also, if recycled containers are being used, they must be clean to prevent them from leaching any harmful chemicals into the soil. Metal and dark colored containers should be avoided in hot climates.