Tag Archives: container gardening

Easy Recycled Containers for Starting Deep-Rooted Seedlings

January 21, 2014 | Maria Woodie | 0

A great, cost-effective and rewarding way to kick-start your garden is to start your seeds indoors. There are an abundance of successful methods for starting seeds, but one clever, easy-to-do technique is to use empty toilet paper rolls (or paper …

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How to Grow African Violets as a Houseplant

January 21, 2014 | Maria Woodie | 0

What can you tell me about growing African violets? I never have success.

Growing Elephant Ears or Angel Wings As a Houseplant

January 7, 2014 | Maria Woodie | 0

What’s the key to success with growing caladium as a houseplant?

Tropical Hibiscus Can Make a Beautiful Flowering Houseplant

December 30, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We love tropical hibiscus for its large, enticingly vibrant flowers that bloom in a variety of reds, pinks, oranges and yellows. Glossy, rich green foliage offers a spectacular backdrop to the exotic blooms.

When Growing Plants Indoors Don’t Forget the Mulch

December 30, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Mulch is often used around a garden to help enrich and protect the soil of our favorite plants. However, mulch should not be limited to only outdoor use.

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?