Archive for 'Container Gardening'

More Container Gardening Mistakes to Steer Clear of

December 23rd, 2009 – 9:31 am Posted by Patti

We already have learned some of the mistakes that can cause problems for your container garden. Here we continue our look at other common no-nos that you should work hard to steer clear of!
Look for plants that are healthy and strong looking. Stay away from sickly looking plants or ones that appear to be very [...]

Common Container Gardening Mistakes to Avoid

December 16th, 2009 – 8:57 am Posted by Patti

If you enjoy container gardening, you need to learn what not to do! Trial and error is a part of the learning experience, but you do not want your precious plants to pay the price for the mistakes you make.
The plants in your container garden need to be watered, but you do not want to [...]

Beautify Your Home’s Exterior- Plant a Window Box Container Garden

May 19th, 2009 – 10:04 am Posted by Patti

Whether you live in a small apartment in the middle of a bustling city or a sprawling ranch style home in the country, container gardens that take the form of window boxes are an excellent way to grow flowers.
As long as you have a window that allows you to attach a window box to it, [...]

Suggestions for a Sensational Container Herb Garden

March 3rd, 2009 – 11:16 am Posted by Patti

Herbs are very healthy for the body and are believed to be instrumental in preventing certain forms of cancer. Herbs are a way to add that little something to a meal. Herbs go well with different types of meat, seafood and vegetable dishes.
Your local grocery store may carry an excellent selection of herbs but with [...]

Container Gardening- Let’s Talk About Growing Mixture and Sunlight

December 2nd, 2008 – 10:17 am Posted by Patti

Container gardening can be so much fun for anyone, but there are certain points that you need to understand when it comes to the mixture you use and also when it comes to sunlight.
Make sure that the growing mixture you buy is able to drain quickly and easily but holds onto enough moisture to ensure [...]

Basic Guidelines for Container Gardening

November 25th, 2008 – 8:54 am Posted by Patti

Container gardening can be a fun and innovative way to garden. It is an ideal way to garden whether you live in a big or small house. Container gardening can be done on a porch, patio or even a balcony of a small apartment in the middle of the city.
Container gardening can be done [...]

Growing Strawberries for the Apartment Dweller

August 5th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Patti

Just because you live in an apartment does not mean that you cannot grow your favorite fruit- strawberries! Strawberries are very simple to grow and easily can be grown in a pot. They are winter hardy perennial plants that will thrive as long as they are planted in well drained, fertile soil that is exposed [...]