Planting Projects

Looking for a unique container garden idea? Planting a strawberry pot with trailing groundcovers or succulents is an easy and affordable project that brings a fun, new look to an old-time container.

There’s nothing like crisp autumn temps to kill off what was left of a once-beautiful window box planting. But that doesn’t have to mean the end of your outdoor decor. Redo your window planter using harvested materials from your garden and create some fall-themed curb appeal.

Renew, recycle, reuse – it can apply to your garden, too! Learn how to make a unique garden planter out of an old dresser drawer. It’s an easy, inexpensive way to bring whimsy and color to the garden, as well as repurpose damaged furniture otherwise headed for the landfill.

Your summer plantings may have come to a weary end, but your container garden doesn’t have to! Give your tired-looking pots a seasonal makeover and welcome autumn with fall-loving plants. Here’s one idea to help you get started.

Who says chairs are just for sitting? Turn your seat into something neat and bring garden whimsy to your yard with an easy-to-make, unique planter.

Fool your spring bulbs into winter bloom. You will add a touch of spring color to your indoor containers.

Curb appeal and gardening go hand in hand, but there’s no need to spend a fortune. Planting a window box is an easy and affordable way to boost curb appeal. Lean the simple steps to planting flowers in a box (and thus, more money in your wallet).

Instead of tossing the top of your pineapple in the trash, turn it into a tasty treasure! Once rooted (and with a little patience), pineapple is an easy-to-grow tropical plant that can reward you and your family with sweet fruit for years to come!

Whether by accident or design, a container garden can give your landscape a whole new look. Our eclectic mix of plants evolves as the seasons progress, our moods change and our tastes vary. So if you like the idea of all that flexibility, try growing one of your own!

Bring your container gardening skills to a new level: Add hanging planters to your garden. From porches and sidewalls to arbors and tree branches, hanging beautiful containers at eye level brings unique vertical color to the landscape. Let’s look at the steps to help get you started!

Without the proper support, some of your container plants could flop right over. Learn how to give your potted beauties the right stability – and how to install a simple trough trellis to dress up a bare wall or patio with a stunning screen of climbing vines.

Why spend money on expensive tabletop plant décor when you can create your own? A tabletop standard is a great way to introduce yourself to the art of training and pruning plants for indoor or outdoor use – and you can grow your own in as little as one season.