With some basic gardening skills, you can ensure a successful container garden. Starting with the containers themselves, make sure that any garden pots made from porous materials (such as terracotta or wood) are sealed on the inside with a quality water sealant. Otherwise, the pots will soak up much of the water meant for your plants. More »
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Even though the idea of fountains being made from garden pots is nothing new, I stumbled upon a method of building one that I hadn’t seen before. And, I think this fountain would make a wonderful addition to any garden and its so easy to build that anyone can do it in a short amount of time. More »
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Garden pots come in a wide variety of styles, sizes and materials. Let’s run through a list of each of these materials and their benefits. More »
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Using garden pots in your garden can add a lot of interest. Use large scale pots as a central focal point. Try not to use too bright of colors as larger pots can overwhelm the eye and take away from the actual plants. The scale of the plant should be More »
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Do you know how to pick the right clay pot for your plants? How moisture runs through the pot is key to successfully growing your container garden. More »
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