Adding bricks underneath your container pots raises them up with the aim to improve drainage and prevent root rot. During ...

You can use virtually any watertight container for your mini pond. Old enamel sinks and stone troughs work well or choose a glazed ceramic plant pot with no hole. Once the pond is set up ...

Install the pump and filter if desired." If you're also looking for ways to attract birds into your garden then a container ...

Some emergent plants will do best in aquatic baskets, and loose submerged plants can be bundled, tied, and weighted to the bottom of your pond container. Select a spot in your yard or garden that gets ...

Creating a pond in a container is easy and requires little maintenance. Get started and you could soon be watching wildlife including frogs, pond skaters and blackbirds enjoying your pond. You can ...

Plants in containers are in danger of drying out as the weather warms up in spring and summer. Be sure to check the soil and water regularly.

Dr. Lelia Kelly discusses multi-season plants, and Mr. D. talks about pond maintenance. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, retired MSU Extension Horticulture Specialist Dr ...

A good candidate for color in winter is the humble pansy/viola. A plethora of cultivars exist these days, allowing you to ...

Selecting the right container is key for your indoor watercress garden. Choose a clear plastic or glass container. This lets ...

Regular garden soil is often too light and may cloud ... After planting, submerge the pot in your pond container, placing it 6-12 inches below the water’s surface. As the lily grows, you may ...