Container Gardening – Garden Making

Blueberry bonanza

February 3, 2019April 17, 2017 by Niki Jabbour

Wait to harvest blueberries until the berries have turned from green to reddish purple to deep blue, and then wait an extra two days for the sweetness to develop. (Photo by Joanne Young)

Both decorative and delicious, highbush blueberries offer homegrown goodness all season long. Discover how to properly grow, prune and harvest blueberries. Plus, tips on growing blueberries in containers.

Spring garden container with pink and yellow

February 2, 2019April 20, 2016 by Beckie Fox

Yellow and white primroses paired with pink hellebores make a pretty spring container garden.

Your spring garden containers don’t always need to include tulips and daffodils for a pop of colour. Pair yellow and white primroses with pink hellebores.

Foliage shines in container plants for shade

February 2, 2019April 6, 2016 by Beckie Fox

A selection of foliage plants with contrasting textures and shapes adds interest to a shady corner.

Choose interesting foliage for container plants for shade. Use a combination of leaf shapes and textures to add beauty to a shady setting.

How to choose garden pots

February 2, 2019April 3, 2016 by Beckie Fox

Choose containers that are practical and also suit your garden style.

Before you think about what plants for container gardening, consider what garden pots you have on hand, what needs replacing and what you need to acquire.

Container combo for front porch planters

February 2, 2019March 30, 2016 by Beckie Fox

Yellow, lime, purple, white and mauve annuals brighten a porch planter. (Garden Making photo)

For front porch planters, the best-looking summer containers are filled to the brim with plants that feature bountiful flowers and interesting foliage.