Unfortunately, not all vegetables can grow and flourish in containers. Instead of setting yourself up for failure, avoid planting these vegetables in containers.

Spatial limitations of planters or the need for additional watering and fertilizing make some plants better suited to growing in a garden.

When planting in containers, pot size matters Are you using a pot that is too small for your plant?

Growing popcorn is a fun experiment in gardening, and a great way to get the kids really interested in what you’re planting. Until you decide to plant your own popcorn, you’d probably never ...

Plant, at minimum, six to 12 popcorn plants and space them 7 to 12 inches apart in a deep container in direct sunlight. This will encourage pollination and minimize competition for nutrients.

How to plant in containers Planting in containers is a bit different again, because you also have to supply the planting medium, and make sure that when watering it soaks in, rather than runs off ...

How to plant in containers Planting in containers is a bit different again, because you also have to supply the planting medium, and make sure that when watering it soaks in, rather than runs off ...

When planting your containers, be sure to leave about an inch of space at the top. Arrange the taller plants in the center or back and trailing plants along the edges.