Collaborative post Are you interested in growing your own vegetables, but not sure where to start? This guide is packed with tips and advice to help you get it right first time. The benefits of growing your own vegetables There are lots of great reasons to grow your own vegetables. For starters, you can reduce the amount of food miles and packaging waste your grocery shopping racks up, and in turn lower your carbon ...
How to plant lavender in pots and containers: step-by-step guide
Are you looking for advice on how to plant lavender in pots? This guide covers everything you need to know about how to grow lavender in pots, including tips on lavender varieties, planting instructions, how to care for lavender plants in pots, and growing lavender in pots indoors. A quick introduction to lavender Lavender is a Mediterranean woody plant, with the botanical name Lavandula. It’s a member of the mint family, and ...
The best fall plants and fall flowers for pots & autumn hanging baskets
Are you looking for some easy ways to get your garden looking good in autumn? This guide to the best fall plants and fall flowers for pots is packed with autumn plant inspiration. What flowers are good for pots in the fall? If you’re wondering “what is a good fall plant?”, you’ve got lots of lovely options. This post covers a wide range of fall flowers for pots and autumn plants for pots. All of the plants included are perfectly ...
20 of the best trailing plants for hanging baskets and pots
Are you looking to create wow factor in your hanging basket or container garden displays? This list of the best trailing plants for hanging baskets and pots has twenty fantastic varieties to help you do just that. Low maintenance outdoor hanging plants In this post I’ve listed lots of outdoor trailing plants for hanging baskets and pots that will give your containers oomph and help to increase their overall impact. You’ll also ...
Spring flowers for pots: 30 easy plants to grow
Are you ready to give your garden a boost with some spring flowers? This list of the best spring flowers for pots is full of great ideas and tips to inspire you. We all tend to spend less times in our gardens in winter. But when the weather starts to warm up in spring we start using our outdoor spaces more, so it’s only natural to want them to look good and fill us with joy. Add to this the fact that many plants burst into ...
Best winter plants for pots: 25 stunning low maintenance plants
Would you like to perk up your garden this winter? This guide to the best winter plants for pots has lots of gorgeous plant suggestions to inspire you. What are the best plants for winter pots? This post covers twenty five plants for winter pots that will give you a fabulous floral display or provide foliage and interest throughout the coldest months. There are also lots of tips on planting and caring for your winter containers so ...
Container gardening: ten easy vegetables to grow in pots, and how to do it
Are you looking for tips on how to grow vegetables in pots and containers? Whether you need advice on growing vegetables in pots for beginners, or want to expand your container vegetable garden, there’s lots of inspiration here. This post lists ten of the easiest vegetables to grow in pots. I’ve also included tips for taking care of your vegetable plants, and a guide to the basic tools you need to grow vegetables in pots. The ...
The best low maintenance plants for outdoor pots, and how to take care of them
Are you looking for advice on the best plants for outdoor pots? Whether you’re a beginner gardener who’d like to start small with plants in containers, or a seasoned pro who’s keen on planting outdoor pots, there’s lots here to inspire you. This post on the best plants for pots lists over 25 fantastic low maintenance plants for outdoor pots. I’ve also included simple tips for taking care of your plants so that they thrive and provide ...
Flower gardening for beginners: 12 easy flowers to grow from seed
Would you like to grow flowers from seed, but need a little help getting started? This guide to twelve easy flowers to grow from seed has got you covered. Why grow flowers from seed? Growing flowers from seed is a great idea for a number of reasons. For starters, it’s much cheaper than buying plants. A packet of flower seeds allows you to grow a large quantity of plants for a small initial investment. When you buy a ...