There are four main types of permanent plants for container gardening. They are annuals, perennials, bulbs, and woodland plants. Annuals are the most common of these, including such familiar flowers as tulips, daffodils, and irises. Perennials include such familiar plants as tomatoes, peppers, cherries, strawberries, and apricots. Bulbs include sunflowers, pansies, and an assortment of […]
When planting perennials, you have more flexibility in terms of how they will look, however, one should know the ways of caring for perennials in containers before growing them. Using perennials, together with annuals, offers a wider choice of plants for your garden. Especially for small containers in shade, this is a great way to […]
The ways to protect permanent plants in containers are many, some of them are explained in this article. Using Mesh Type Lid on the Pots One of the most important ways is to use a mesh type lid on your pots. Container gardening needs extra care. Plants get stressed out when their roots get pruned […]
As the summer heat recedes, cooler-season vegetables are more welcome than hot ones. This means onions, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli. The most promising cool-season vegetable is lettuce, but even lettuce is not always the tastiest. So look beyond this choice and consider your garden’s needs. Your biggest concern might be soil. Cool-season vegetables for […]
The list of warm-season vegetables for container gardening is a short one, at least when it comes to the garden’s vegetables. This is because most of these vegetables are best planted in summer, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them all year long. Some examples of these vegetables are tomatoes (which can be planted […]
Do you know how to determine the good soil mixtures to grow vegetables? Growing your own vegetables is a great way to save money on grocery bills. Produce such as tomatoes, peppers, squash, corn, and peas all require the same elements for successful growth. Characteristics of Good Soil Mixtures Good soil mixtures will provide the […]
The best containers to grow vegetables in are those that are porous. Porous containers suitable for growing vegetables tend to be either: hardwood, clay, plastic, metal, ceramic or some other absorbent substance. These materials are naturally porous and therefore absorbents. They are not that great at drying out, but then again they can’t be that […]
Best Vegetables for Container Gardening are high in nutrition and taste delicious too! You can easily grow nearly anything including vegetables hydroponically in a large container. However it still pays to select specially-tailored varieties for growing in tighter quarters. Following are some best vegetables for container gardening Squash and Tomatoes Tomatoes and squash are two […]
If you are wondering how to grow herbs in containers, then you will need to know some basic tips to grow herbs in containers and some understanding of what they are and how they should be cared for. They are easy to care for, but you need to have some basic skills so that you […]
If you have a beautiful garden, you should try growing some best herbs for container gardening in pots. Some of these herbs can be used for cooking as well as for aromatherapy and medicinal purposes. Basil, lemon balm, mint, rosemary, and thyme are among the most popular choices. They are easy to grow too. Some […]