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.
Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart Chinooke bubble planter
5 Things to Consider When Picking the Perfect Planter—Plus 4 Planters You’ll Love
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harvesting carrot from garden
11 Simple Tips for Growing Carrots in Containers Successfully
basil planted in blue container
12 Tips for Growing Basil in Pots So You'll Always Have This Tasty Herb Nearby
sweet potato harvest
How to Grow Sweet Potatoes in Containers for a Tasty Harvest
red roses in a growing in a concrete container
11 Essential Tips for Growing Roses in Pots
sunflowers growing in container
Your Simple Guide to Planting and Growing Sunflowers in Pots
blueberries on plant in wooden container
8 Tips for Growing Blueberries in Containers
lettuce and tomatoes growing in pot
12 Tips for Growing Lettuce in Containers from Seed to Salad
garden with wood raised garden beds
How to Fill a Raised Garden Bed: 3 Affordable Methods
lavender plants growing in containers
4 Simple Steps for Growing Lavender in Pots
orange pumpkin hanging on vine
12 Tips for Growing Pumpkins in Containers
Growing bell pepper
10 Simple Tips for Growing Bell Peppers in Pots
Parsley being planted in a pot
10 Must-Know Tips for Growing Parsley in Pots
Potted succulents
How to Repot Succulents to Keep Them Healthy and Thriving
strawberry plant
8 Simple Tips for Growing Strawberries Indoors
pink geraniums
Are Geraniums Perennial? Plus How to Overwinter Them
squirrel in potted plants
How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants: 7 Smart Tips
herbs and edible flowers in oversize pot
7 Must-Know Tips for Growing Herbs in Pots
Terra cotta potted plants
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hydrangeas growing in a large pot
How to Plant and Care for a Hydrangea in Pots
How to group container gardens together
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terra cotta strawberry planter growing fruit plant
How to Grow Strawberries in Pots
Growing potatoes in containers
How to Plant and Grow Potatoes in a Container
star magnolia tree growing in front of house
Yes, You Can Grow Magnolia Trees in Pots—Here’s How to Succeed
Zwartkop aeonium
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hands in potting soil
Can You Reuse Potting Soil? Yes, as Long as You Do This First
berry bush
The 3 Best Types of Berries to Grow in Containers, and How to Grow Them
blue ceramic container with bright tropical plants
How to Plant a Container Garden in 6 Easy Steps
ornamental sweet potato vines
Can You Eat Ornamental Sweet Potato Vines? Here’s What to Know
barrel with various plants surrounded by flowers
How to Grow Vegetables in Containers for a Plentiful Garden
Sphere Planter
How to Make a Spherical Hanging Basket in Just 20 Minutes
color guard yucca
19 Rabbit and Deer-Resistant Container Plants for Your Garden
mums and pumpkins in planter for a fall display
How to Care for Potted Mums So They'll Bloom All Season Long
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Upcycled Metal Ammunition Box Herb Garden
Add Vertical Gardening to Your Yard for Space-Saving Greenery
hanging basket with small red flowers and plants
How to Make a Hanging Basket for Your Front Porch or Patio
mix of plants in container garden grouping
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Calamander orange plant, orange, plant
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blue planter box
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concrete planters
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