Mint Garlic Common Problems and Solutions for Growing Zucchini in Containers One of the nice things about growing zucchini in containers is that you can avoid some of the soil-borne diseases that zucchini in the ground suffers from. Still, there are a few things to watch out for. Powdery Mil...
Plus, some popular herb varieties such as mint (including sweet mint, spearmint, peppermint, and chocolate mint) grow and spread rapidly, so keeping them pot bound will ensure they are more manageable. Finally, growing herbs in containers is convenient and makes them much easier to relocate thro...
Mint practically grows itself! This herb adds flavor to foods and tea and is also useful for aiding digestion. All you need to do is confine mint to keep it from spreading. See tips on planting, growing, controlling, and harvesting mint.
Growing root crops such as carrots in containers is an ideal situation because the containers can ensure a deep root run. This is opposed to the heavy clay soils that many Edmonton gardens have that can inhibit good root crop growth. Now, having said that, the container needed to grow root...
Seeds:Small round, ribbed, beige-colored seeds follow flowers in late summer. Seeds look like white peppercorns and are lemon-scented. Also of interest: How to Grow Basil How to Grow Rosemary How to Grow Sage How to Grow Oregano How to Grow Mint ...
Growing from seeds Growing in containers Growing from cuttings Layering Root division Buying young herb garden plants Another good thing when it comes to the majority of herbs and spices, they're fairly disease and pest resistant, which if you're just starting out, is another thing you don't...
Compact varieties of lavender are perfect for growing in containers, which is a good option in areas where the plant isn’t hardy because you can move the pots indoors over winter. Be sure to plant in a high-quality, fast-draining potting mix in a container with multiple drainage holes, ...
(six hours daily).Water your plant well to get them established. Although most herbs don’t need much watering through the season, don’t neglect them in times of drought.Most herb plants thrive in dry soil, but some types, mint, for example, prefer moist soil.Once herbs are established...
to water in your absence. Plants grown in containers have different requirements than those in the ground; different soil, fertilizer, water and cultural requirements. Your choice of growing medium can affect how well the soil takes up and retains moisture. Start with good quality compost. You ...
Fruiting Plants in Containers Indoor Container Edibles Garden Plants Growing Tips GROUND CHERRIES Ground Cherries are not cherries These belong to the nightshade family, similar to capsicums and tomatoes. They are also known as husk tomatoes or sweet tomatillos. Another common name that is confusin...