Tag Archives: container gardening

Have Patience When Planting Amaryllis Bulbs

December 10, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Amaryllis, with their large, exotic, vibrant blooms, can help bring a little brightness to the dull winter season. Often given as a beautiful gift for the holidays or grown to decorate homes in winter, these bulbs are sure to impress.

Companion Planting, Intercropping, Vertical Garden Project

December 3, 2013 | Gardening Jones | 0

Seasoned gardeners often use terms such as companion planting and intercropping, vertical and container gardening, intensive and succession planting. With just a few seeds, a container and a trellis, you can easily do all of these in your own garden.

Dramatic Gryphon Begonia Makes a Beautiful Foliage Houseplant

November 26, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We love ‘Gryphon’ begonia for its large, palmate, rich green foliage that’s splashed lavishly in silver. The undersides of the bulky leaves and the slender stems are an eye-catching deep orange-red hue.

Growing Vegetables Indoors With Hydroponics

October 8, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Text written by Andreas Johnson. Can hydroponics growing systems be used by the home gardener?

How to Grow a Rhododendron in a Container

October 1, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

I spotted some “dwarf rhododendrons” at my favorite nursery. Would I be able to grow these rhododendrons in a pot, and would they need any special care?

The Key to Growing Cacti and Succulents in a Terrarium

September 24, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Can I grow cacti and succulents in a terrarium?

Cool-Season Annuals for Fall and Winter Window Boxes

August 23, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

What are some “cool-season annuals” I can grow in my windowboxes as we head into the fall season?

How to Stop Plant Containers from Staining Decks

July 22, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Container gardening is a great way to grow plants individually, or in tiny groupings, with the wonderful ease of transport to desired locations.

Reusing Potting Soil from Year to Year

June 11, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 1

Do I have to change the soil in my containers before planting them, or is it OK to reuse what’s left in there from last year?

‘Blue Chip’ Buddleja Is a Small Non-spreading Butterfly Bush

May 28, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We Love Lo & Behold buddleia ‘Blue Chip’ for its small size and its eye-catching dark green foliage that contrasts beautifully against the spikes of stunning, tiny blue to lavender fragrant blooms perfect for attracting butterflies. This dwarf butterfly …

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Book Review: Fine Foliage

April 13, 2013 | Kylee Baumle | 1

Fine Foliage Elegant Plant Combinations for Garden and Container by Karen Chapman & Christina Salwitz 140 pages St. Lynn’s Press, 2013 List price: $16.95 Besides being a neat little package of horticultural eye candy that could stand on this merit …

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