Ferns for Containers
Karen Ferns make excellent container plants for both indoor and outdoor use. Their foliage is variable and provides interesting colors, textures, sizes, and shapes. There are very small delicate ferns and…
The Pros and Cons of Terra Cotta Pots
One of the important decisions you have to make when planting a container is what kind of pot you are going to use. There are many different kinds available and…
Flowering Shrubs for Containers
Flowering shrubs grown in containers can be used in many ways. They can line a driveway or walk, decorate a swimming pool, patio, deck or terrace, or screen off an…
Cascading Plants for Containers
Whether you are planting a window box, hanging basket or urn, cascading plants can be an important part of the design. They give a gentle flow to the container and…
Grasses for Containers
Many grasses make excellent plants for containers. They offer a unique texture and can add color, form, and movement to a planting. There are very tall ones, and very short…
Creating a Tropical Look with Foliage Plants in Containers
If you live in an area where tropical plants can not survive the winter you can still have a tropical look on your patio or entryway by using container plants…
Annual Flowering Vines for Containers
Whether you have a patio, balcony, courtyard or porch a container with a flowering vine can add color and sparkle. In fact, a flowering vine in a container can be…
Five Sedges for Containers
Most people think sedges are grasses. They certainly look like grasses but they aren’t; they are a different and distinct group of plants that belong to a different family, the…
Pine Trees for Containers
Pines in containers provide year round greenery. Some have attractive bark and cones as well as unique growth habits. Some can even be used as Christmas trees indoors for a…
Basic Types of Potting Soil for Containers
One of the most important factors affecting success with container grown plants is the choice of potting soil. The potting soil should be light weight, provide the roots with air…