Tag Archives: container gardening

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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Choosing and Constructing Raised Gardening Beds

March 26, 2013 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Watch this video to learn the basics of gardening in raised beds.

The Advantages of Growing Gardens in Raised Beds

March 26, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

What are some reasons for gardening in raised beds?

Make Amaryllis Flowers Last Longer

January 19, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Amaryllis flowers (Hippeastrum) are gorgeous, exotic plants that burst with luminous color. With their spectacular intrigue, why not showcase their splendor by displaying them in your favorite vase?

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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Tag Archives: container gardening

Reusing Potting Soil from Year to Year

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

Book Review: Fine Foliage

Choosing and Constructing Raised Gardening Beds

The Advantages of Growing Gardens in Raised Beds

Make Amaryllis Flowers Last Longer

How to Take Care of a Terrarium

Growing Bromeliad Plants

Growing Herbs Indoors

Jasmine Plants: Fragrant Vines for the House and Garden

Chenille Plant: An Interesting Flowering Houseplant