We have grown tomatoes in five-gallon buckets with great success.
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It is always good for a gardener to know the best plants for you to grow that matches your lifestyle. If you don't have enough time to take care of a high maintenance plant, you should not waste your money on a plant you don't have time for. However, there are plants that can tolerate neglect and those are you ones you should choose to grow.
The following video features perennials that can take the neglect. It concentrates on container plants, but generally applies to all gardening methods and provides lots of good information.
Check it out!
Today I am sharing one of my favorite You Tube gardening channels. It is always inspirational and has awesome landscaping ideas.
The video I am sharing has 4 different ideas on how to use old containers in your garden.
Click here to go to the Refúgio Green video.
"Growing mandevillas as outdoor perennials is out of the question if you live where winters are cold, but growing them in containers for the summer is within reach for everyone. Whether you choose a vining or a mounding variety, mandevilla care in pots is easy enough when you know what these beautiful flowering plants require. Use the following tips to grow mandevilla plants in containers and you'll enjoy plenty of bright, tropical blooms." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
Mandevillas are beautiful!
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"Dreaming of an abundant vegetable garden but worried that limited outdoor space could decrease your harvest? Well, there's good news: your patio garden can still produce an impressive amount of food if you choose vegetable plants that thrive in containers. Ahead, we spoke with experts to find a dozen superstar vegetables well-suited to container life." Comment from Martha Stewart.com
I love container gardening and would like to learn more about the different vegetables that grow well in containers.
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My preferred method of gardening is container gardening that I highly recommend. Old World Garden Farms' article is an excellent resource for beginning container gardeners.
Click here to go to the Old World Garden Farms article.
"Peppers are a popular choice for home gardeners to start from seed. Whether you’re a fan of sweet peppers or you love the heat of a good hot pepper, there are a few things you need to know about these popular nightshades. Get to know them a little better, and it will be that much easier to grow a peck of pickled peppers." Comment from Rural Sprout
Peppers of all types are one of my favorite plants to grow from seed. I don't know about the rest of the world, but in zone 9b Florida they are one of the easiest plants to grow from seed or plant. One of the things I love are the peppers themselves that turn colors as they grow. I like growing them with both marigolds and zinnias, the smaller varieties. They look pretty together. I've had good luck growing them in containers, which is what I prefer.
I have not had good luck with growing bell peppers.
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"Growing your own citrus tree can be an incredibly rewarding experience, and you don’t have to live in a warm climate to make it happen. While not every tree is ideal for indoor cultivation, there are several varieties that thrive in containers, allowing you to enjoy fresh fruit right from your own living room. With the right care—namely ample sunlight—these resilient plants can flourish inside, and really liven up your space." Comment from Martha Stewart.com
I've had citrus trees in the past, but never in containers or indoors. Very interested in growing them in containers and would love to grow them indoors.
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Many would like to overwinter their container plants for use again the next year, especially if they are on a tight budget.
Kerry Meyer at Proven Winners has written a very informative article on overwintering perennials and shrubs in containers. Topics include what to do with potted plants at the end of the season, choosing the best plants for overwintering, choosing a container, care considerations, and overwintering marginally hardy plants.
Click here to go to the article. Thank you Kerry.
Here is a video to go with the article.
