Garden centers love a buzzword, and “self-watering” pots sit right at the top of the marketing pile. These containers promise ...

Repurposed garden containers made from household items are a great way to add personality and points of interest to your ...

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Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

I find that one of the most rewarding things is to grow a vegetable garden. I’m going on my fourth year of growing a larger garden, but even when I lived in an apartment and a home that had little ...

If you want to have success in container gardening, start with a good potting mix. Pre-mixed commercial varieties sold at nurseries can work well, but if you're a DIY type, you might want to mix your ...