Here are some ideas if you're looking for inexpensive containers for seedlings or for a grouping on your patio. How about using milk cartons or buckets? Don't forget the drainage holes. Also: baskets ...

Many gardeners choose to raise plants in containers or in raised beds. Those with limited gardening space and those who love patio accents find that containers fit the bill. Those with poor soil or ...

Most urbanites, and many suburbanites, are restricted to containers when planting a garden. Containers have a lot of advantages: they’re portable, cheap, and can be placed in awkward places, from ...

Have you ever gone to the grocery store for, say, milk, and left with a cartful of impulse buys? Well, I visited a couple of nurseries last week in search of one specific plant and left with nearly ...

You don’t need a greenhouse, a fancy store-bought contraption, or even special “grow lights” to start plants from seed. It’s easier than you might think to start a big chunk of your gardens inside on ...

Limited space or time shouldn't deter you from enjoying homegrown tomatoes. Container size is crucial, with larger containers being preferable for sufficient root space and moisture retention. Use a ...

Q: I do small-scale organic vegetable gardening in containers. I have found some old wooden boxes I could use as planters but don't know if the wood is toxic. Is there a liner that is good for organic ...

Companion planting is a pleasant-sounding concept. It gives you the feeling that different types of plants are hanging out ...

Have you ever gone to the grocery store for, say, milk, and left with a cartful of impulse buys? Well, I visited a couple of nurseries last week in search of one specific plant and left with nearly ...