Watering can be a tricky art to master for container gardens as it does not take long for a plant to go from looking healthy to wilting. That fine line also comes into play between soil being too dry ...

Every garden needs water to grow, but with a container’s small amount of soil, watering is vital for plants to look their best. But don’t overdo it, either. “Proper drainage is just as important as ...

Don't let the watering schedule discourage you from growing in pots. Enlist one or more of these strategies to eliminate the daily burden of watering while still maintaining beautiful and productive ...

Containers are great for those that are gardening in small spaces. Though there is the fear of not knowing when or how often to water them. This is why I started to make my own self-watering ...

Spring is in full swing, and that means temperatures are rising and tank-tops, shorts, and flip-flops are the preferred attire. As highs reach steadily into the mid to upper 90s, any outdoor activity ...

If you’re a bit of a “black thumb” or have a vast collection of container gardens that take forever to water, self-watering containers can be your very best friend in the garden. One of the biggest ...

And while hot weather is excellent for sun-loving plants like tomatoes and sunflowers, it can quickly dry out plants growing in containers, rather than in garden beds. Avoid a droopy fate for your ...

Years ago, Dennis Wool gardened in commercially made, self-watering containers because his soil was so poor. When his need for more boxes out priced his pocketbook, he looked around for a cheaper way ...

A self-watering container can be made from a discarded molasses-supplement tub used by cattle ranchers. The 25-gallon tub is a practical size for a container that can control soil and moisture ...