Here are some ideas if you're looking for inexpensive containers for seedlings or for a grouping on your patio. How about using milk cartons or buckets? Don't forget the drainage holes. Also: baskets ...

Repurposed garden containers made from household items are a great way to add personality and points of interest to your garden or patio. The possibilities of what you can turn into a planter are ...

Keeping your plants safe from frost and winter wind is important. However, these budget-friendly alternatives to cloches mean ...

Container gardening is a major trend today. More and more people are planting in pots to green up balconies, patios and roofs, to grow a few vegetables or as accents in the garden. But often we think ...

Many gardeners choose to raise plants in containers or in raised beds. Those with limited gardening space and those who love patio accents find that containers fit the bill. Those with poor soil or ...

Most urbanites, and many suburbanites, are restricted to containers when planting a garden. Containers have a lot of advantages: they’re portable, cheap, and can be placed in awkward places, from ...

Whether you want fresh flowers, veggies or simply some greenery, spruce up your terrace, balcony, deck or other space. Nearly everyone can enjoy the benefits of organic gardening. Organic gardening is ...

When it comes to herbs, you probably think of plants that are used in flavoring your favorite meal. However, the whole category of herbs is more extensive than that. In fact, herbs are considered to ...

When I was in college, I had three pots with tiny plants growing on my windowsill. They were my connection with horticulture. Those long nights trying to figure out why a horticulture major was taking ...

You don’t need a greenhouse, a fancy store-bought contraption, or even special “grow lights” to start plants from seed. It’s easier than you might think to start a big chunk of your gardens inside on ...

Container gardening is a major trend today. More and more people are planting in pots to green up balconies, patios and roofs, to grow a few vegetables or as accents in the garden. But often we think ...