Learn how to create beautiful cement balloon planters at home with simple materials and easy steps to make durable decorative ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Hypertufa containers are porous, rock-like planters that you can make at home. The basic ingredients include Portland cement, peat moss, and either vermiculite or perlite. Mix the dry ingredients ...

This story was originally published in April 2020. If you have suddenly become interested in gardening, then it is likely that you have already embarked on starting your seeds indoors in preparation ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

Have you ever thought about growing vegetables in containers? It's a great method when suitable land is not available, and it's also physically easier. That makes containers good for older vegetable ...