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Combining Flowering Plants in Pots
Combining plants in pots is a great way to create beautiful and unique arrangements. Nearly all plant can be grown in a container, but some do better than others. Annual flowers bloom quickly and often for months, but they must be changed out at the end of each season. Long-blooming perennials are good choices for […] More
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Potting Mix Ingredients
A potting mix is a combination of organic particles and pores or spaces that hold air and water. Organic matter or soil holds nutrients. Air and water in a potting mix are necessary for roots and beneficial micro-organisms in the soil to grow and survive. Plants need air around their roots for nutrients to pass […] More
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Calculating Soil Requirements for Different Container Sizes
Container and growing pots come in a variety of sizes. In the United States nursery and garden centers sell pots by size in inches and gallons. In the United Kingdom, Europe, and most of the rest of the world containers are sold by size in centimeters and liters. There are few standards when it comes […] More
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Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables in Containers
Planting a container vegetable garden is not much different than planting your in-ground vegetable or kitchen garden. The same seasonal requirements apply–plant cool-season crops in early spring or late summer; plant warm-season crops in spring and summer. Because your container garden space is limited in size–including the depth of the soil for root growth–first, select […] More
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Container Sizes for Growing Vegetables – Harvest to Table
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Growing Tomatoes in Containers
Tomatoes are easily grown in containers—clay pots, plastic nursery pots, and wood boxes Container-grown tomatoes have the same growing requirements as garden-grown tomatoes: 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day, nutrient-rich soil, and enough water or soil moisture for steady, even growth. Best tips on How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Tomatoes. You can […] More
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Grow Root Crops in Containers–7 Tips
Growing root crops in containers is a fantastic way to enjoy fresh produce even if you have limited space. Whether you have a balcony, patio, deck, or even a windowsill, container gardening can provide you with a bountiful harvest. Root crops such as carrots, turnips, beets, parsnips, potatoes, onions, radishes, rutabagas, and turnips are perfect […] More
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Grow Potatoes in Pots and Grow Bags: Seven Easy Steps
Growing potatoes in pots, grow bags, and containers is an excellent way to produce fresh, homegrown spuds without the need for a large plot of land. Growing potatoes in pots and containers is a great option for small gardeners, and the results can be very rewarding. With a little care and attention, you can enjoy […] More
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Grow Bags Gardening Tips for Abundant Harvests
You can grow just about any vegetable in grow bags that you can grow in a regular garden—even melons and winter squash if the bag is large enough. There are only a few vegetables, such as asparagus, that aren’t really suited for grow bag gardening. Even though grow bags are more limited in space than […] More
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Container Growing Cucumbers – Plant, Grow, and Harvest Tips
You can plant, grow, and harvest cucumbers in containers. Cucumbers do exceptionally well in containers. Cucumbers can be grown in containers on balconies, decks, patios, rooftops, and other urban gardens. Cucumbers can also be grown indoors under lights. There are both bush and vine types of cucumbers. Vine types grow to 6 feet (1.8m) tall […] More
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Container Growing Beans—Plant, Grow, and Harvest Tips
You can plant, grow, and harvest snap beans and other beans in containers. Growing beans in containers are ideal for balconies, decks, patios, rooftops, and other urban gardens. Beans can also be grown indoors under lights. Many apartment gardeners like to grow bush beans because they can grow three to six plants in a large […] More
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Best Herbs for Container Growing
Many useful culinary herbs grow well in containers. Basil, chives, cilantro, dill, common and Florence fennel, garlic, lemon balm, mint, oregano and marjoram, parsley, rosemary, sage, French tarragon, and thyme are excellent choices for container growing. Grow these culinary herbs in pots near the kitchen door or on a windowsill so they are readily at […] More
Stephen Albert
