Adele's Gardening Tips

If you love the idea of having a garden in all seasons, then bright coloured outdoor plant pots can add to your design options. They are available in all shapes, sizes and colours, which you can harmonise with the rest of the garden furniture. There is no end to the variety of plants that can…

Blueberry plants in pots and containers are extremely popular. This is mainly due to the fact that blueberries can be planted almost anywhere and at any time of the year. Blueberries are so easy to grow, you will never have a problem getting them to produce berries. They do require a lot of attention though,…

If you are looking for a quick and easy way to introduce plants into your home, then spotlight plant pots are one of the best ways to do so. As most home gardeners know, container gardening is very popular, but it can also be expensive and time-consuming. With container gardening, you are limited only by…

With the popularity of container gardening growing herbs in pots has become increasingly popular. There are several reasons for this trend. For one, herb plants grow much faster in containers than they do in the ground. Also, herb gardens are known to require less maintenance, which is appealing to many people. Another reason for the…

Big planter boxes are an excellent means to introduce perennials to a space. Most plants do well in shaded areas, and perennial herbs like lavender and thyme do particularly well in shady areas. If your garden or yard is very large then you can even plant a couple of big boxes with your regular pot…

Do you have the best soil for container gardening? And if you don’t, how do you know what is best for your plants? You may have heard that some container gardens have better soil than other types. And that is true, up to a point. The quality of the soil can be affected by many…

Best soil for outdoor potted plants is the soil you use to grow your potted plants. If you grow your potted plants in poor quality potting soil for your plants will most likely die. I don’t want to scare you off but your containers will not thrive like they could if you used the best…

The best porch plants are those that grow relatively tall and stay around year-round. There are many varieties of these plants that will do well in almost any climate zone, although there are some that are better than others depending on where you live. If you want your porch planted and flowering for the whole…

You may be surprised to know that many gardeners are practicing container gardening, which means that they are using pots and other containers to grow their favorite plants. What are the advantages of this method of gardening? Let’s see. As you might already know, container gardening allows you to bring a variety of plants to…

Are you in the market for a new plant saucer? With all the choices, what should you look for? Well, there are a couple of things to consider. The first is size. Is this going to be just a pot saver or will it also double as an additional container? The second thing to consider…