Avoid metal and dark colors because they can get very hot under direct sunlight, which would heat-stress your vegetables. This is true for climates with long, hot summers. Make sure the pots you choose are big enough because the roots need room to grow as the plant grows. Nell has seen ...
Food gardens can be planted with a variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Ornamental gardening: This type of gardening is focused on growing plants for their beauty. Ornamentalgardens can be planted with a variety of flowers, shrubs, and trees. Container gardening: This type of gardening is...
Gardening: A Dash of Colour Goes Far So Cheer Up; Pots, Plants and Paint Are the Three PS You Need to Highlight the Greenery in Your Garden This SpringKirsty King LOOK at your garden now and decide where you would like to see a big dash of colour next year. This colour can be ...
Different types of vegetables require varying degrees of soil acidity.The acidity or alkalinity of the soil is measured by pH, and must be tested and adjusted according to which crop will occupy that area. Generally, soils in moist climates are acid and those in dry climates are alkaline. A ...
Planting plants in pots There are several important stages in the cultivation of a plant and one of these is the planting of plants in pots. This is known as potting. The move is dictated by the vigor of the plant, especially in its root system. Once it outgrows its original soil area...
THE KEY to success with pots is lots. A single pot has negligible impact, whereas a pair flanking a doorway or a collection of five or more can transform a whole area of your garden.Raven, Sarah
Looking for great container gardening ideas, tips and advice? We'll show you how to grow vegetables, herbs or flowers in pots or boxes, on lawns, patios, rooftops, or anywhere!
Interested in container gardening? Learn how to grow your own fresh herbs and vegetables out on your deck with this useful method! If you don't have the space but still want to grow your own produce, this is the solution for you!
Warm-season vegetables include favorites such as tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, beans, melons, and more. Some crops, such as corn, require a lot of room to grow. Others can be grown in pots on the porch. Here are ten warm-season vegetables that are... ...
fruits and vegetables, only using what Mother Nature provides.Container gardening is another way of gardening and allows many people who do not have their own garden to still enjoy gardening using pots and containers.Organic gardening requires much more attention and involvement in the whole process...