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• Combination Plants for Containers

  I have observed my neighbors and my wife move their containers and pots to the patio and their yards each spring for several years. Some of the color combination's they have used are gorgeous. My opinion of what are the most attractive usually focus's... Posted Sep 26 2009, 05:57 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: container combinations, containers, coor combinations, dahlia, helpful gardening tips, nemesia, pots, verbena

• Less Work with the Right Pots or Containers

  st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } Choosing pots or plant containers just for their looks may end up creating extra work and poor results. Don’t be seduced by unique shapes, narrow bases, little pots, tall slender pots, light weight pots, and pots with narrow... Posted Sep 25 2009, 05:00 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: annuals, containers, helpful gardening tips, pot size, short pots, small pots, tall pots, watering

• Plant containers drying out too fast?

  Pots or containers that seem to dry out too fast probably have issues with a potting soil that is too heavy or the pot is not large enough to house the root system of the plant it contains. If the soil you have used is very heavy in clay or soils that... Posted Jul 28 2009, 11:08 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: compost, containers, helpful gardening tips, potting mixture, potting soil, re-potting, Terra Sorb

• Interesting Container Ideas

  If you are looking to decorate the outside of your home, try decorative planters. They allow you to bring living plant material in areas that you might not otherwise be able to. With as many choices that are out there today, you can get containers in... Posted Jul 26 2009, 10:02 AM by bryan-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: brilliant foliage, container, Container cleaning, Container Filler, container gardening, Container growing, container plant, container planting, containers, fertilizing containers, flower bed, flower pots, flowers, garden, garden arrangements, garden bed, garden beds, garden border, garden center, garden tips, gardening, gardening tips, hanging baskets, hardy plants, helpful gardening tips, helpful garden tips, Helpful Gardening tips, how to plant, perennial, planting depth, pots, potted, potting, soil, strawberries, tomato, variegated plants, vegetables, vine, Vines, water, weed

• Planting and Caring for Herbs

  You can plant herbs in hanging baskets , containers, window boxes, or in your flower bed. If possible, plant them close to your kitchen so they will be handy for you when you are cooking that special dish. When planting herbs, just level off the soil... Posted May 19 2009, 08:43 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: caring for herbs, containers, hanging baskets, helpful gardening tips, herbs, mint, planting herbs

• Tall Phlox, mildew, and spider mites

  Tall Phlox does get powdery mildew if allowed to stay damp and shady. Make sure to plant tall phlox in a well ventilated spot with some wind. This keeps the plants dry and healthy. They will tolerate some shade, but may become leggy if not enough sun... Posted Apr 13 2009, 04:02 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: containers, cut flowers, helpful garden tips, insecticidal soap, perennial, phlox, tall phlox, Transplanting

• Another Use For Packing Peanuts!

  Packing peanuts are great to pack your valuable merchandise in to ship but they definitely are not good for the environment. Until companies stop using packing peanuts in shipping applications, I figure they may be put to other good uses. I have found... Posted Feb 16 2008, 03:55 PM by jeff-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Container Filler, containers, gardening tips

• Container Gardening

  Even though it is still winter, the temperatures are reaching mid-forties this week. That always gives me the itch to start planning our spring outdoor activities. One of our favorites is to scout the internet looking for new and exciting container plants... Posted Jan 06 2008, 10:58 AM by jeff-nhn with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: containers, gardening tips, perennials