There are many plants to choose from in the weird and wonderful world of succulents. But one of the strangest has to be thecoral cactus. You’ve probably seen these in your local nursery and wondered how a plant like that could exist. The tops emerge from thick stems in a fan shape, ...
Lettuce likes moist but not water-logged soil for growing. Too much water will make the plant unhealthy, so the trick is regularity but not drenching your lettuce. When growing in containers, your plants will need more frequent watering than they would if you were growing them in the ground...
Onions grow well in container gardens. The compact roots take up little space and tolerate crowding, allowing you to plant them close together in a limited area. Instead of traditional planter and pots, grow onions in grow bags. Grow bags are available at garden centers or you can turn any ...
Plant vine vegetables around the outside edge of the barrel. Dig 4- to 6-inch holes in the soil next to the inside edge of the barrel and place trailing vegetable plants like cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, chili peppers, green beans or peas in them. These plants can grow down the outside ...
A homegrown potato that has just been dug out of the soil is an amazing treat.Like tomatoes,the taste of fresh potatoes is different from that of those bought in the store.By growing your own,you also have the opportunity to plant unusual varieties. 1 ...
Plant SpacingIndividual Containers Planting DepthShallow Soil TypeBark Mix SpeciesMore than 1,000 MaintenanceModerate Native AreaAsia Heightup to 2’ tall Plant withPalms and Succulents Hardiness Zone9-12 Watering NeedsOnce Per Week AttractsPollinating Insects ...
Are you on the hunt for a fast-growing root crop to plant in containers but don’t necessarily care for the “spicy bite” of radishes? Well then, growing beets could be the perfect solution to your needs. You’ll find that beets reach a harvestable size a bit slower than radishes, bu...
Basil is a wonderful herb with aromatic leaves. This compact plant is incredibly versatile, growing outside in the ground, in containers, or on a bright kitchen windowsill. You may start seeds indoors or grow from small pots. Learn the secrets to planting, growing, and harvesting basil. ...
Every year we plant large amounts of red tomatoes in our garden. However, I love yellow tomatoes so I usually plant a few of those in containers so I can enjoy them and save a few for canning as well. 3. Strawberries I grow my strawberries in containers every year. My strawberries are...
If you plant your tree at the wrong time of year it's going to be less likely to survive and grow. Do not plant in late spring or summer because the heat will stress the plant and may cause it to die. Of course, all this depends on the type of plant, because different plants ...