Who doesn’t love a fairy garden? In this video, courtesy of Garden Answer, you’ll quickly see how easy it is to make an Autumn fairy garden of your very own. Use a wide potting bowl or any interesting piece that you can fill with potting soil and plants. Just make sure you have plenty of […]

This video, courtesy of Sonia Trott, shows you how to convert an old tire into a garden pot. The video outlines the materials you will need to accomplish this task with ease. Planters can cost anywhere from a couple of dollars to a couple of hundred dollars, especially larger planters. Because of these costs, using […]

If you’re a regular reader, you know about our undying affection for quirky, unique, and upcycled planter ideas. We get pretty excited about the process of turning old, strange objects into original container gardens. There’s often nothing more satisfying than turning an unused antique into a work of art that also happens to house your […]

In this video, Laura LeBoutillier from Garden Answer demonstrates how to create a stunning succulent fountain arrangement. She outlines all of the necessary supplies to make the fountain – including a wide container, a plastic bowl, a pump with tubing, a metal mesh cover, an urn, soil, rocks, and, of course, water. Once all of […]

We love container gardening! Large, traditional planting beds and gardens need to be plotted with care since each plant needs the right combination of moisture and sunshine throughout the day. Certain plants need to be cut back in the winter months, while others need to be re-planted each spring. But container gardens are a whole […]

This video, courtesy of Garden Answer, offers inspiring ideas for arranging succulents. The video highlights Mojave Fuschia and Mojave Tangerine Portulaca from Proven Winters’ 2016 collection. This video will show you a variety of succulent species to consider for your own arrangements and demonstrate how to remove succulents from their packing and arrange them in […]

Container gardening is a great way to include plants in a space where there is no room for ground planting or if you just want to add more plant space to a garden. Containers can be conventional, like flower pots and planters, or it can be something completely unexpected, like a toilet bowl! Regardless of your […]

Many of us fill our garden pots with sun-loving flowers and plants, but sometimes we tend to ignore those flowers that simply cannot take the direct sun and heat. There’s no reason not to fill your favorite patio pots with these shade-lovers, and once you watch the accompanying video about the Simple Shade Planter, you’ll […]

If you’re here reading this, you likely love gardening as much as we do. We know, however, that not everyone has the outdoor space to create a proper garden, so we wanted to focus on solutions to allow these folks to enjoy getting their green thumb dirty without having to move. The first and most obvious solution […]

Plants are a great addition to any space, indoor or outdoor. They brighten our moods, filter our air, and some add a fantastic fragrance. We keep terrariums indoors, herb gardens, and small containers filled with plants, especially if we can’t create a garden outdoors due to lack of space. And if you can’t create a […]

Flower pots are probably the most common object found in a garden. Every gardener has used them at some point, and at the very least we can appreciate how useful these little plant holders can be! They allow for flowers or choice plants to be easily moved around, and can also make taking care of […]

We can appreciate our gardens because they are ultimately a way for us to interact with nature. Whether we are introducing new man-made features to a landscape, or cultivating land to produce the best plants possible, we are interacting with the land and creating a space that is meant for everyone to enjoy. Unfortunately in this […]

In this video, courtesy of Campbell & Ferrara, plant expert Dodi Turney shows why those with limited garden space don’t have to forgo planting flowers, vegetables, perennials, and herbs in their outdoor living spaces. From coffee cans, hanging baskets, to fancy planters, containers provide plenty of opportunities for urban gardeners and others without traditional garden […]

Container gardening is an important aspect of any gardener’s life. Whether you live in a place prone to harsh winters or enjoy a perfectly temperate climate year-round, it’s important to know how to plant a container garden. They’re portable, beautiful, and can be customized any way you like. You may be keeping a container garden […]

Out of all popular container garden tools, the most classic and widely used just might be the venerable whiskey or wine barrel. With absolutely timeless looks and superior utility, these barrels make for a perfect planter in almost any garden setting. These timeworn barrels can be found nearly anywhere, including your local gardening and home […]