Updated 07.05.2016: From 120, our list now has 125 tips and ideas! Looking for some inspiration for your container gardening project? Or maybe you’re looking for some design tips? We’ve gathered 125 container garden ideas and tips so read on and treat yourself to these awesome ideas. 1. Highlighting Doorways with Container Planting Put emphasis on […]
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Drip Irrigation System for Garden Pots and Planters
Drip system for potted plants is the best choice if you are looking for an irrigation system for your planter garden. They are more efficient, do not waste water, and keep moisture levels at ideal values for plants. This article teaches you all about them and how to get set up irrigating your planter garden with drip irrigation. Advantages […]
How to Create a Container Garden with Limited Space
Want to have a garden, but short on space? Use containers! City dwellers with very limited space can be an intimidating prospect. But not having access to a yard full of rich soil, and abundant sunlight, doesn’t exempt you from enjoying homegrown flowers, vegetables, or herbs. One popular option? Container gardens, or growing plants in […]
Companion Planting Guide: Good & Bad Companions for Vegetables
Keep the potatoes away from tomatoes, and the cucumbers away from squash. Like people, plants compete for resources, and relationships among them are varied. In plant communities, certain plants support each other while others, well, just don’t get along. Through science, gardeners have discovered that some plants may exude toxins that may retard the growth […]
A Guide to Aromatic and Medicinal Plants
Gardening with herbs, which is becoming increasingly popular, is indulged in by those who like subtlety in their plants in preference to brilliance. – Helen Morgenthau Fox Medicinal Plants at Present The medicines that we see today, including the heavy antibiotics and the normal syrups, didn’t exist a century ago. In the past, people depended […]
Garden Pots and Planter Boxes Landscape Design Ideas Guide
Container gardening has given a new meaning to the entire concept of gardening. It’s the perfect solution to manage your landscaping needs. Garden pots and planters offer an enormous amount of visual interest in both residential and business spaces. Landscape design ideas are usually hard to come by when you do container gardening. For Monty […]
Container Gardening: How to Plant Garden Pots and Planter Boxes Guide
Want to turn your planter into a container garden work of art like these? What you’re seeing are exquisite, long-lived plants that complement the aesthetics of the container materials. It’s easy – make sure you plant your container garden right the first time. We can show you how. Step 1. Choosing the Right Garden Pot […]
Growing Moth Orchids in Pots are a Great Attraction
Blooming orchids look so fragile that you could not imagine it growing in pots or indoors especially if you are an “orchid beginner”. Phalaenopsis, also known as moth orchids are the best orchids to be cultivated at home. It is not only exquisite but is also considered as one of the fastest growers and long […]
Best Tips to Grow Lemon Myrtle Tree in Pots
Lemon Myrtle is a plant that does not only serve as a decoration but can be also used as an insect repellent. Its creamy flowers that bloom during summer are really attractive especially when the plant is grown in garden pots. Its eye-catching flowers do not only add attraction to the garden, but are also […]
Kangaroo Paw: Grows Best in Containers
Kangaroo Paw is one of the most rewarding, perennial plant native to Australia and it is known not only locally but all over the world. In fact, it is now being exported all over the globe. Aside from its colourful appearance, its unique shape adds beauty when it is placed in containers or garden pots. […]
Growing Ferns in Pots, Grows Great in Shady Spots
Ferns are fabulous and make a beautiful addition to your garden. Having been around for millions of years, ferns usually grow in the forest, in rocky hills and in sand. Growing ferns in pots is also possible. You can grow it with other plants or you can mix it with other flowers. You don’t have […]
Clivia Miniata Best Grown in Pots
Clivia miniata which is commonly known as fire lily, natal lily, and bush lily is a native plant in damp woodlands. Its colourful flowers that are usually red, orange or yellow give life to the environment especially when it is cultivated in pots. Clivia miniata grows and blooms even better when grown in pots than […]
Carrion Flowers in Pots, a Unique Attraction
Carrion flowers, also known as “corpse flower” or “striking flower”, usually grow in the forest. This plant is known for its large flowers. Most people think that because of its physical appearance, it is hard to propagate carrion flowers in containers when in fact, it is known to be cultivated by most botanic gardeners and […]
Brighten Up Your Home with Begonias in Pots
Begonias are known for their variety of colours and patterns, with ruffled and smooth shaped leaves. They create a beautiful ambiance and can grow beautifully when their needs are met. It is considered as one of the most favoured plants by gardeners because of its quirky foliage and its captivating flowers. It is often used […]
How to Grow Azaleas in Pots
Azalea plants rank high in the list of the most popular plants grown in Australia. Azalea varieties differ in size. You can grow azaleas in pots. The smaller shrub-like varieties thrive very well in garden pots while the larger variety in gardens that can grow more than two meters tall is hard enough to survive […]
Growing Basil in Pots – Leafy Basil Made Handy
The basil herb is often used in an array of food preparations from healthy sandwiches to salads to pastas and a whole lot more. Culinary experts say it is not only because of the good it does to the body but also because of its aromatic and tasty leaves. You’re likely to enjoy a lifetime […]
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