QUESTION: I want to start a vegetable garden, but I’m limited to what I can grow in containers. What vegetables can I grow that will do well in a container garden? — Teresa A. ANSWER: While it’s possible to grow most vegetables that aren’t super large in containers, some just … [Read more...]
How Deep Should a Container Garden Be?
QUESTION: How deep should the pots I use in a container garden be to grow healthy plants? Does it matter whether I’m planting flowers, herbs, fruit, or vegetables? — Becky K. ANSWER: The pots in a container garden should be different sizes depending on which plants the … [Read more...]
Our 11 Best Tips for Vegetable Container Gardening Success
by Jennifer Poindexter Do you have a favorite gardening method? Mine is container gardening. I love the simplicity of it, but I also love how it can work for virtually anyone. Whether you have a large area to grow things, or even if you don’t, container gardening can possibly … [Read more...]
14 Container Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
by Jennifer Poindexter One of my favorite ways to garden is in containers. Many people have found how easy and functional it can be. This isn’t my only style of gardening, but as far as simplicity, it’s my go-to for a variety of plants. If you’re new to gardening, have a … [Read more...]
Can you grow potatoes in sawdust?
Even if you do not have the space for an outdoor garden, you can grow potatoes in a wooden barrel or a metal or plastic trash can that contains six inches of soil topped with sawdust. The larger your container is, the more potatoes you can grow inside of it. Start by drilling … [Read more...]
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