Tag Archives: container gardening

How to Take Care of a Terrarium

January 14, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

When it comes to gardening, sometimes often varying and harsh weather conditions can damper our hopes for a yard full of flourishing plants. A good way to outwit Mother Nature is by experimenting with terrariums. These tiny, enclosed ecosystems are …

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Growing Bromeliad Plants

December 17, 2012 | Maria Woodie | 0

Learn how to successfully care for bromeliads with this help from horticulturist David Burdick:

Growing Herbs Indoors

December 17, 2012 | Maria Woodie | 0

What are some herbs that will grow well in pots, indoors?

Jasmine Plants: Fragrant Vines for the House and Garden

December 17, 2012 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We love winter and sambac jasmines for the cheerful splendor their blooms bring during the winter season.

Chenille Plant: An Interesting Flowering Houseplant

December 10, 2012 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We love chenille plants for their fluffy, vibrant red, tassel-like flowers that bloom vivaciously throughout the year. They make a great houseplant.

Book Review: The Unexpected Houseplant

November 22, 2012 | Kylee Baumle | 0

The Unexpected Houseplant 220 Extraordinary Choices for Every Spot in Your Home by Tovah Martin 326 pages Timber Press, 2012 List price: $22.95 Just as the title suggests, you’ll find Martin’s unlikely houseplant suggestions to be a refreshing departure from …

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Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus and Easter Cactus

November 20, 2012 | Maria Woodie | 1

I have a “Christmas cactus” that always blooms at Thanksgiving. Is there a way to make it bloom a few weeks later?

Wintering Over Tender Perennials in Containers

November 6, 2012 | Maria Woodie | 1

I grew some perennials in containers this year that are not hardy in my area. What should I do with them over the winter?

Planting and Growing Amaryllis to Flower for Christmas

October 16, 2012 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Amaryllis typically bloom 6 to 8 weeks after they are potted, so if you want your amaryllis in bloom for Christmas or New Year’s, plant the bulb in early to mid-November.

Book Review: Container Gardening For All Seasons

June 7, 2012 | Kylee Baumle | 0

Container Gardening for All Seasons Enjoy Year-Round Color with 101 Designs by Barbara Wise 256 pages Cool Springs Press, 2012 List price: $21.99 As one who once declared herself to be container-challenged, I welcomed Barbara Wise’s recent release, Container Gardening …

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An Easy Way to Blur the Line Between Patio and Garden

May 22, 2012 | Meghan Shinn | 0

If your yard includes a patio between the house and the garden, you know it can serve as a great link between indoor and outdoor living. Yet because a patio is paved and includes furniture, it can sometimes seem more …

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