container garden, various size plastic pots - Jordan Lye/Getty Images It starts with good intentions and a yogurt tub--or maybe a takeout container. Either way, it's a perfectly decent vessel. So, why ...

Thinking of ways to repurpose plastic containers? Why not put them to work in your garden? From creative planters to practical storage hacks, these upcycled ideas will not only help the environment ...

Don't throw out your old plastic plant pots -- with some metal wire and DIY know-how, it's easy to transform them into a stunning vertical garden feature.

Rotisserie chicken containers in the garden? It could be useful for your plants. Don't toss this piece of trash, and try this ...

When choosing a container for gardening, consider its material, placement, and drainage capabilities. Terracotta pots are porous and require frequent watering, while glazed pots retain moisture better ...

When Briana Bosch started her Colorado flower farm, Blossom and Branch, the fifth-generation farmer—her family had a dairy and corn farm—mimicked what her family had always done: plastic landscape ...

Summer means getting gardens in shape and buying plants to add color or greenery to the yard. But it also means being left with all those plastic containers that the plants come in, which typically ...

Many gardeners choose to raise plants in containers or in raised beds. Those with limited gardening space and those who love patio accents find that containers fit the bill. Those with poor soil or ...

Container gardening is a great way to grow plants and vegetables, even if you have limited space. Whether you have a small patio, balcony, or simply want to add some greenery to your home, container ...

For many gardeners, a large property with rows of green peppers and sun-kissed tomatoes as far as the eye can see is just a dream. Many of us either don’t have much soil to call our own, have limited ...

It starts with good intentions and a yogurt tub--or maybe a takeout container. Either way, it's a perfectly decent vessel. So, why not give it a second life as a tomato nursery? It feels eco-savvy.