Growing plants in containers
In this article, plants for walls, fences and other vertical surfaces in containers in the sun will be discussed particularly plant that can be used to cover bare walls.
Climbers are perfect for decorating wall and fences, where flowers of all colours, leaf shapes and texture, and plant forms can be used. There is nothing worse than looking at a bare wall in a garden, where instead it can be covered with interesting plants.
It is best that when you are planning which climber to plant that you …
In this article, colourful indoor container leaf plants that are grown for their beautiful leaves will be discussed. Most indoor plants tend to have plain green leaves, with no patternation, making no real point of interest. Green leaves do not make a striking feature for an indoor plant, where you want something which makes a bold statement in the home.
You are looking for something that has some different features from interesting leaf shapes, deep and colourful veins, or some interesting patternation. The leaves may still be green …
Name of Product: Wheeled Garden Plant Pot Trolley
The Best Place to Buy: www.amazon.co.uk
Product Dimensions: Not stated
Weight of Trolley 3.7kg
Maximum Weight it can Transport: up to 65kg.
My Rating: 8/10
In this article moving pots in the container garden will be discussed, in particular to the wheeled garden plant pot trolley.
We all know that container gardening is so much fun, allowing those without permanent soil beds to garden in and grow beautiful flowers, vegetables, and fruits. You know that you …
In this article, 32 of the best flowering houseplants to use in your home will be discussed. Normally we look for plants in our homes to not only brighten it but also add splashes of colour.
Plants in our homes fall into two separate categories of those that are grown for the leaves, or those that are grown for their flowers. The latter will be discussed in this article.
The plants that are suggested are not only beautiful to look at but come in many different colorful flowers, …
In this two-part series bulbs that can be grown in containers will be discussed, so acting as a focal point as part of your container garden. What will be noticed is that there are a large number of bulbs that can be grown in containers, covering all flower colours, heights, and forms.
Bulbs tend to do well when planted at the right depth in the compost and at the right time of year. Get it right and they will reward you with flowers for a number of years. …
In this second and final part of the series, we continue our journey into bulbs that can be grown in containers. This will have some of the more familiar varieties, as well as varieties that are rarer and more difficult to find. Part 1 can be found here.
Yet again there are plenty of bulbs to choose from covering all aspects from flower colours and shapes, plant heights and form.
What follows are bulbs that can be grown in containers beginning with the Letter H and finishing …
Name of Product: Rowlinson Hardwood Mini Greenhouse
The Best Place to Buy: www.amazon.co.uk
Product Dimensions: 120 x 65 x144 cm
Shipping Weight: 27.2kg
My Rating: 9/10
In this review, I will be looking into Rowlinson hardwood Mini Greenhouse to see if it is a valuable addition to the container garden.
The problem with the UK weather is the fact that it is so unpredictable. The winters can be mild, average or bitterly cold and snowy, which make gardening difficult at this time of year.
We may cope with …
In this article, silver leaf plants in containers will be discussed. If you use silver, grey or grey-green foliage plants can selectively transform a container display. I have in the past discussed other leave plants that can be used in containers
This is because silver-leaved plants add contrast and points of interest, to bring elegance to planting combination. This is because they will bring attention to flowers of many coloured blooms. Silver plants combine well with flowers that are white, pink, red, blue or burgundy. The silver leaf …
Name of Product: Neudorff Sluggo Slug and Snail Killer in a 1kg shaker box.
The Best Place to Buy: www.amazon.co.uk
Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 11.7 x 22.7 cm
Shipping Weight: 1.06kg
My Rating: 9.5/10
In this review Neudorff Slug and snail killer will be discussed and it suitability to container gardening, Everybody who has a garden no matter if it is a container garden or not, will know what a pest slug and snails can be, One day your prize-winning lettuce is there, the next these slime …
In this article, how to grow plants in indoor container gardening will be discussed. From its positioning, where the best place to buy, care and maintenance, propagation, and common pests and diseases. All topics will be covered here.
Up to now, I have exclusively talked about container gardening outdoors and not mentioned indoor gardening much, which to some people is the only option available. People live in flats and rented accommodation where outdoor gardening is a very small distant possibility. I feel it is now time to start …
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