The How-To: Protect Herb Health With Plastic Containers This doesn't mean you can't explore unique ways to repurpose metal containers around your garden, even for edible plants. Instead, turn your ...

Here's an all-purpose container soil from Leslie Land's 1000 Gardening Questions & Answers: 1 part perlite 1 part moisture-retentive filler such as shredded coconut fiber or peat moss ...

So now’s not the time to repurpose that wooden playset or old decking from the ‘90s. Many homeowners simply opt for garden beds made of long-lasting sheet metal from brands such as Vego.

The result, "Easy Container Combos: Vegetables & Flowers" (Color Garden Publishing, $19.95), aims to please those looking to maximize small-space gardening with attractive, edible pots.

Rosie Lerner, Purdue consumer horticulture specialist (retired), authored a publication entitled, “Container and Raised Bed Gardening.” Lerner said that containers that can be used for gardening are ...

Mulch containers with moss, compost or pine straw. Choose “garden soil” over “potting soil” so pots don’t dry out too quickly.

Building a hummingbird-friendly garden doesn't require a ton of space or effort. This combination of attractive plants thrive in a compact container garden.

The beauty of a container garden is that it can really be anything you want it to be. There are so many types of containers—from the traditional terracotta pot to economic grow bags.

Avoid filling pots with garden soil, as it is heavy, can compact easily and might contain weed seeds or disease pathogens. Use fresh organic potting soil instead and fill the container to 2 inches ...

Unlike metal tops, lone plastic tops have almost no chance of making it through the sorting system on their own. They’re usually too small or too flat, and they fall through various screens ...

The only option for recycling metal items that are not cans, lids, or foil is through a special program. Some cities and towns keep scrap metal containers at their recycling center, transfer ...