Hanging Baskets, Containers & Potted Plants

Now is the time to recycle the soil from this summer's hanging baskets and potted plants and turn it into super soil to use again next year! Fall is here, and container plants that were once overflowing with life have finally reached their end. Unfortunately, at this point, no amount of water or fertilizer is…

You might be surprised to find out just how easy it is to save and overwinter your hanging basket and container ferns to use again next year! Ferns are one of the best choices for decorating patios, porches and the shadier portions of outdoor landscapes. Unlike most exterior plants, they not only prefer the shade,…

It's hard to find a more popular plant for fall decorating than flowering mums - but wouldn't it be great if you could keep them blooming just a bit longer throughout the Autumn season? Mums, or "Chrysanthumums" as officially known, can certainly be pricey to purchase. And unfortunately, they seem to be getting more and…

Looking for a way to revive, rejuvenate, and give new life to your tired, worn out hanging baskets and container plants? As late summer arrives, many hanging baskets and potted plants purchased back in the spring begin to show serious signs of wear and tear. What once was a healthy, thriving plant has become a…

When it comes to a simple, productive and extremely low-maintenance way to garden, it's hard to argue with the success of this year's 5 gallon bucket planter box experimental garden at the farm! The 5 gallon bucket planter box trial garden at the farm. The plants have been growing and producing like crazy in the…

So is it really possible to save struggling hanging baskets and bring them back to life? You bet it is! The secret to success all lies in recognizing the specific cause, and taking swift corrective action to remedy it. And when it comes to hanging baskets, those issues can usually be traced to an overgrown…

Yes, you really can grow your own fresh food - even if you happen to live in a small space! Contrary to what many believe, you don't need a huge backyard or a big garden to grow fresh vegetables. In fact, you hardly need any space at all. Our experimental 5 Gallon Bucket Planter Box…

A few weeks back, we wrote an article on the blog about growing vegetables and flowers in 5 gallon buckets using our new DIY 5 gallon bucket planter boxes. And have we ever been bombarded with questions on how to grow plants in 5 gallon buckets! With more people than ever looking to grow more…