In very wet climates and backyards with heavy or acidic soil, LoRusso recommends growing herbs in pots. (Most herbs prefer a pH of 6 to 7, so soil that's too acidic also won't treat your herbs well.) ...

Cucumbers are wonderful plants that will grow well in a summer garden, but if you're short on space, you can also raise them in pots and containers. Not only is this method more convenient, but it ...

This cheery plant grows to a height of just 4 to 6 feet when it calls a container home. Mature Meyer lemon trees perform well in 5-gallon pots, but a sapling may be fine in a pot as small as 1 gallon.

Most varieties of corn grow 5 feet tall or more and can be top-heavy, says Edmunds—so if these plants are grown in a container, then a small breeze could topple them. Corn also produces the best ...

The good news is that a traditional dedicated space is not needed to grow food.

And you can move the pots of herbs around so they’re conveniently located. Use these simple tips for growing herbs in pots to get started. 1. Choose the right herbs ...

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You need to pay more attention to fertilization/nutrition when growing tomatoes in containers. And you can’t grow just any old variety — not if you want to keep your sanity.

There are many advantages to growing cucumbers in pots and containers, but there are some additional care requirements that should be kept top-of-mind, too. Here are a few that experts emphasized.