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Container Gardening

If you want to learn all about container gardening then you're in the right place. Start by learning about the basics of Container Garden Design, and check out my list of the best Container Plants to use.

It's also important to know when and how to Fertilize outdoor potted plants, as well as choosing the right type of Potting Soil for your containers. You could also try Painting some Terracotta Pots for a fun project.

How To Install A DIY Drip Irrigation System For Potted Plants

How To Install A DIY Drip Irrigation System For Potted Plants

Date: July 11, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 67 Comments

An automatic watering system for outdoor plants makes life easier, and saves you tons of time. It's also very easy to install your own, and doesn't Continue Reading

Choosing The Best Potting Soil Mix For Container Gardening

Choosing The Best Potting Soil Mix For Container Gardening

Date: March 7, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 45 Comments

It's very important to use the right type of soil for container gardening so your plants can grow their best. Outdoor potted plants need a medium that Continue Reading

How To Plant A Mum In A Pumpkin Step By Step

How To Plant A Mum In A Pumpkin Step By Step

Date: October 11, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 10 Comments

Planting mums in pumpkins is a fun and quick project that will add a unique touch to your fall decor. In this post, I will walk you through how to Continue Reading

How to Clean Terracotta Pots (Clean Clay Pots In 3 Easy Steps!)

How To Clean Terracotta Pots (In 3 Easy Steps!)

Date: February 23, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 67 Comments

Cleaning terracotta pots is quick and easy, and it doesn't take much time. A few years ago, I got a bunch of old clay pots from a nice lady down the Continue Reading

How To Make A Concrete Block Planter

How To Build A Planter With Concrete Cinder Blocks

Date: February 9, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 22 Comments

Building a DIY cinder block planter is fun, inexpensive, and looks fantastic. Plus you can get super creative with it, and come up with your own Continue Reading

How To Make An Easy DIY Tiered Planter

How To Make An Easy DIY Tiered Planter

Date: June 6, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 10 Comments

Making a DIY tiered planter is fun and easy, and this quick project will take you about 20 minutes or less to complete. In this post, I will show Continue Reading

A Cheap Alternative To Coconut Liners For Hanging Baskets & Planters

A Cheap Alternative To Coconut Liners For Hanging Baskets & Planters

Date: February 21, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 162 Comments

If you're tired of buying expensive coconut liners every spring, then you're going to love my cheap solution, and you can do it yourself. I came up Continue Reading

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