Grow Beautiful Plants in Pots and Containers
Start here: a beginner guide to growing plants in pots, easy plants to begin with, how much light a spot gets, and common mistakes to avoid.
5 guides published
Arrange pots so a patio, deck or porch looks good and stays usable. Plan around how you use the space and where the sun falls, then apply simple ideas for grouping, height and placement.
Ten common reasons pots struggle, from missing drainage holes to crowded planting, with a plain explanation of why each one matters and what to do differently this year.
Find out how much direct sun your patio, porch or steps really get. Learn a one-day way to measure it, what full sun, part shade and shade mean on a plant tag, and the signs that a pot should be moved.
An overview of plants that grow well in pots, sorted into sun flowers, shade plants, herbs, vegetables and long-lived shrubs and grasses, with a short lesson on reading a plant tag.
New to growing plants in pots? Learn why containers behave differently from garden beds, the five decisions that shape most results, and a small first project that is easy to manage.
