Container Garden Guide

by Dionne Voughar When you were a kid, there was nothing better than running around outside, with the wind in your hair and the earth under your bare feet. Now that you've grown, you might be surprised to find that the feeling is exactly the same. If you haven't tried gardening, it's time to roll up your sleeves, and pant legs, and get reacquainted with the great outdoors. If you are just starting to get into gardening, it's best to start small. A tidy plant bed of 25 to 30 square feet ...

by Jim Hofman While indoor fruit trees grow more slowly in the winter than the summer, there are still some important care tips to help your tree thrive in colder months. In some ways, you'll need to watch your tree just a bit closer in winter. For the most part, these care tips are preparatory and quite ...

by Guy Morris Container gardening can be low cost. You do not need fancy containers. Almost anything can work as a container. If it has enough space and drainage holes or you can add drainage holes then it will work. The plants are not too picky as long as they get food, water and sun. You can actually get very creative and add an eclectic look to your garden by using a variety of interesting containers. Who Can Do It Anyone can grow ...

by Jim and Laura Hofman Specialty gardeners and gardeners with limited space are jumping on board one of the most popular new gardening niches - growing fruit indoors. Indoor fruit trees are a perfect option for anyone who enjoys fresh fruit and gardening. Even if you live in a small apartment, you'll have room for an indoor fruit tree, which are now readily available from online outlets. Indoor fruit trees ...

by Jim Hofman Lemon meringue pie, anyone? If you enjoy cooking with lemons or even just using them to make lemonade, consider an indoor lemon tree. Indoor lemon trees are just one of many types of container fruit trees, any of which will fit comfortably in your home and will produce a bountiful fruit crop with minimal care. Indoor lemon trees are available in several varieties. One of the hardiest is the Meyer lemon tree, which in and of itself is also available in ...

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