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Container Basics
Container gardens are extremely popular for good reason: They work with a range of plants and in a range of locations, from apartment balconies to big-scale yards. Crafting your own container garden is easier than ever. Learning the basics is a good place to start; that includes buying containers and tending to plants in containers.
5 Things to Consider When Picking the Perfect Planter—Plus 4 Planters You’ll Love
4 Must-Follow Steps to Keep Your Potted Plants Watered While You’re on Vacation
11 Simple Tips for Growing Carrots in Containers Successfully
12 Tips for Growing Basil in Pots So You'll Always Have This Tasty Herb Nearby
How to Grow Sweet Potatoes in Containers for a Tasty Harvest
11 Essential Tips for Growing Roses in Pots
Your Simple Guide to Planting and Growing Sunflowers in Pots
8 Tips for Growing Blueberries in Containers
12 Tips for Growing Lettuce in Containers from Seed to Salad
How to Fill a Raised Garden Bed: 3 Affordable Methods
4 Simple Steps for Growing Lavender in Pots
12 Tips for Growing Pumpkins in Containers
10 Simple Tips for Growing Bell Peppers in Pots
10 Must-Know Tips for Growing Parsley in Pots
How to Repot Succulents to Keep Them Healthy and Thriving
8 Simple Tips for Growing Strawberries Indoors
Are Geraniums Perennial? Plus How to Overwinter Them
How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants: 7 Smart Tips
7 Must-Know Tips for Growing Herbs in Pots
Container Gardening for Beginners: 10 Must-Know Tips
How to Plant and Care for a Hydrangea in Pots
Do Rocks Provide Good Drainage for Potted Plants?
How to Grow Strawberries in Pots
How to Plant and Grow Potatoes in a Container
Yes, You Can Grow Magnolia Trees in Pots—Here’s How to Succeed
29 of the Best Plants for Trough Gardens
Can You Reuse Potting Soil? Yes, as Long as You Do This First
The 3 Best Types of Berries to Grow in Containers, and How to Grow Them
How to Plant a Container Garden in 6 Easy Steps
Can You Eat Ornamental Sweet Potato Vines? Here’s What to Know
How to Grow Vegetables in Containers for a Plentiful Garden
How to Make a Spherical Hanging Basket in Just 20 Minutes
19 Rabbit and Deer-Resistant Container Plants for Your Garden
How to Care for Potted Mums So They'll Bloom All Season Long
The Best Vertical Garden Plants for Climbing Any Trellis or Wall
Add Vertical Gardening to Your Yard for Space-Saving Greenery
How to Make a Hanging Basket for Your Front Porch or Patio
How to Choose the Best Plant Containers
Everything You Need to Know About Growing Fruit Indoors
10 Container Gardening Mistakes Even Good Gardeners Make
5 Annual Flowers for Pots That Are Almost Impossible to Kill
Easy 4-Step DIY Paver Planter Box
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