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 ...

Much frustration surrounds growing plants in containers outdoors, probably due to exaggerated expectations. If you want safety where container planting is concerned, confine your choices to cacti and ...

SINGAPORE – The end of the year is when most people will go away on a holiday. It can be a stressful time for plant parents: Will their plants dry up while they are away? It can be a real worry for ...

GAINESVILLE, FL -- As the container nursery industry faces severe restrictions on water use, researchers are looking to identify ways to minimize watering needs and eliminate excess watering. The ...

Both top and bottom watering are effective techniques for providing potted plants with moisture. Top watering is faster to do and helps wash out excess salts from the soil, while bottom watering ...

Yes, you can grow fresh fruit on your balcony.

Few fruits are as rewarding to grow as figs. These ancient fruits taste their best straight off the tree, still warm from the afternoon sun, making figs an excellent addition to the home orchard. The ...

I like maximising growing space for food crops, so in this example, I have a fig tree growing in a container with an undergrowth of banana mint! The mint helps as a companion by keeping the weeds and ...

If you’ve ever seen any of those grow box products, that is what a self-watering container is. It’s just much cheaper to make on your own. Once you have the tools, most of which you’ll likely have ...