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Using Seaweed Fertilizer in Container Vegetable Gardening

Kim — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:59:46 +0000

Container vegetable gardening is becoming ever more popular for people with limited or no yard space to grow produce. But it’s more difficult to keep these plants healthy in such cramped quarters, and you might be wondering what to feed them. This is where seaweed fertilizer can really shine. The properties of seaweed are ideal for container gardening as it contains a good balance of nutrients. You can add it to your potting soil when first planting and continue to use it for regular feedings. read more...

Tips for Successful Container Garden Vegetables

Kim — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:58:32 +0000

It’s not only homeowners who are fortunate enough to possess a large, sprawling plot of land who can enjoy growing vegetables. You can still enjoy the benefits of a home vegetable garden even if you live in a townhouse, condominium or high rise in the heart of the city. Container garden vegetables are an easy way to enjoy your green thumb and fresh veggies no matter where you live. However, before you run out to the nursery to purchase seeds and containers, there are a few things you need to know about how to make container garden vegetables a success. read more...

Tips for Container Gardening Plans

Kim — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:32:32 +0000

The first thing you need to decide when figuring out your container gardening plans is whether you’d prefer to grow your plants indoors or outdoors. A lot of people think vegetable container gardening is only for indoor growing and patios, but containers can actually be useful for any garden situation. read more...

Plant a Container Garden: The Benefits are Hard to Beat

Kim — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:23:09 +0000

A container garden has so many benefits, it’s hard to believe more people aren’t planting one. Saving space is the greatest benefit when you plant a container garden. Many people live in apartments or in homes with very little yard space. Container gardening allows you to have a garden on a porch or patio, or even indoors. read more...

Choosing the Right Container Gardening Pots

Kim — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:11:59 +0000

Choosing the right container gardening pots for a particular type of plant is critical to its success. If you choose the wrong size pot, it could seriously stunt the growth of the plant. You need to choose the right size of pot, but it’s almost as important to choose a container that’s made of the right material. Different materials will work better in different situations. read more...

Choosing Your Container Garden Plants

Kim — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:01:39 +0000

Many people, when choosing their container garden plants, select some type of vegetable, because they don’t think of flowers or houseplants as being the same thing as container gardening. While it is the same basic principle, it’s not generally classified the same way. Since most people just think the term container gardening refers to growing edible plants, that’s what we’ll focus on here. read more...

Start a Container Garden: The Best Way to Grow Plants

Kim — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:46:20 +0000

There are so many benefits when you start a container garden that it’s hard to believe more people aren’t doing it. Although it has become more trendy over the past couple of decades, it still isn’t as popular as many other methods of gardening. read more...

Locating an Outdoor Container Garden

Kim — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:37:35 +0000

Choosing a good location for your outdoor container garden is essential. If you choose the wrong location, it could mean disaster for your plants. The right location is one in which the plants get just the right amount of sun, are protected from harm from various outside influences, and is in a convenient spot for you to enjoy your container gardening pastime. read more...

Easy Container Vegetable Gardening

Kim — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:51:33 +0000

Whether inside the house, in a greenhouse or just on the porch, container vegetable gardening has many advantages. Soil maintenance is easier and pest control is simpler. There are more options for adjusting light and temperature levels. read more...

Getting Started With Indoor Herb Container Gardening

Kim — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:40:45 +0000

Growing herbs inside the home can be very fulfilling for any gardener. Indoor herb container gardening isn’t much different from growing herbs outdoors, but there are some important differences you should be aware of. Just follow these steps and you’ll be on your way to enjoying fragrant, flavorful herbs in no time. read more...