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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 ...

When it comes to container gardening, not all soils are created equal. Random soil taken from your garden or yard might contain too much clay or too much sand, or it could even contain pollutants you ...

Ever find yourself staring at all those empty containers piling up in your kitchen and wondering if they could be useful? Turns out, your recycling bin is full of hidden treasures for gardeners.

Once you get past their odd name, the homemade faux-stone planters known as hypertufa containers have a place in any garden. Do-it-yourself faux-stone containers bring a mini-garden to any setting.

Cooking with fresh herbs adds color and flavor to your dishes. You can grow them yourself easily in food containers using ...