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From flowers to fruits, vegetables to vines and shrubs to succulents, container gardening is the way to grow them all in a portable pot that’s easier to maintain than a soil garden and more resistant to weeds and pests. Get our tips for planning and successfully planting container gardens—plus easy DIY planters you can make yourself.
Gardening in Containers: A Continuing Trend
Interest in gardening in the US is at an all-time high – and it’s no wonder: gardening has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety while increasing levels of serotonin, the happiness hormone. And while all types of gardening are popular, container gardening has really taken off. Of particular note are the planters’ ability to be brought indoors for overwintering, the easy ability to swap out flowering or food-producing plants depending on the season, and the containers’ potential to create a focal point and mini garden destination in your backyard, like this one you can see. Containers are also unbeatable for apartment dwellers or anyone with limited space – they allow you to grow vegetables, fruits, herbs or an abundance of flowers on a small patio or porch. Below you will find our tips for more growth in less space.
