Container ideas for gardening

Whether it’s a cool corner of your patio, an area under a shady tree, or a balcony that barely sees the sun, even the shadiest spots can be transformed into a lush, vibrant garden with the right shade loving plants for containers. Understanding the unique characteristics and requirements of these shadow-friendly florae, along with the …

When you think of bold and exotic plants, your mind might wander to far-off lands, where lush rainforests and mysterious jungles are teeming with unique and unusual flora. Perhaps you envision plants with striking colors, peculiar shapes, or even a touch of the bizarre. It’s easy to associate exotic plants with distant, tropical destinations, but …

If you want to grow vegetables but don’t have a yard or can’t get down on the ground to work a vegetable garden all is not lost, try container vegetable gardening this year. There are numerous varieties on the market that are designed specifically for container gardening – from corn to eggplant, tomatoes, peppers and …

The banana comes from the genus Musa and is one of the most popular foods in the world which is why learning about bananas is not only important, but fascinating. Banana plants are available in both large and dwarf varieties, so there is one that is ideal for everyone regardless of where they live. Dwarf …

So, you’ve been looking for a reason to get your hands on some exotic houseplants, but what if I tell you that they don’t just clean the air? What’s more is these plants are not only easy-to-grow but they do extremely well indoors. Here are two suggestions of exotic tropical plants that are perfect in …

The herb garden tips below are sure to help you grow the best indoor herb garden you’ve ever grown! It’s not always easy to grow a flourishing garden indoors, but it is possible. There are some tips and tricks I have picked up over the years that may help you on your quest to growing …

This weeks article about growing Tibouchina was inspired by a plant that had both myself and a good friend of mine stumped as to what it was. On a plant buying expedition at Lowe’s we spotted a gorgeous plant among all the others. There was only one of these plants and the leaves had a …

Everyone wants a really awesome looking yard and you can have that with these container landscaping ideas even if you don’t want to till your yard up. Container landscaping is a type of landscaping where plants are grown in containers. The idea of container landscaping is to grow plants in containers that are placed outside …

Container ideas for gardening might sound like the kind of post that makes suggestions on what to plant in containers. However that is not what this post is about. In this post, I will be explaining how to choose containers for your container garden. I will also be going over the pros and cons of …

One of my favorite plants to grow is scented grass. Although some of the scented grasses are perennials, most of them are not. Their uses range from medicinal, to culinary and crafting such as making potpourri or smudge sticks. There are so many advantages to growing scented grasses in containers and in the ground that …