How to Grow Sunflowers in Pots: Big, Cheerful Blooms for Small Gardens
You don’t need a field to grow sunflowers. With the right pot and variety, these cheerful blooms thrive on a balcony or patio. Here’s a beginner-friendly guide.
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Outdoor Storage Benches for Small Patios: Hidden Storage That Doubles as Seating
On a tiny patio, an outdoor storage bench earns its keep twice — comfortable seating on top, hidden storage for cushions and tools inside. Here’s how to choose one.
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Elevated Raised Garden Beds for Small Spaces: Waist-High Planters That Save Your Back
Standing planters bring the garden up to waist height, so you can grow vegetables and herbs without bending or kneeling. Here’s how to choose and use one.
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Countertop Hydroponic Gardens: Grow Fresh Herbs and Greens Indoors Year-Round
No yard, no soil, no problem. Here’s how countertop hydroponic gardens let you grow fresh herbs and salad greens indoors all year, even in the smallest kitchen.
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How to Make a Beach Fairy Garden: A Coastal Miniature World for Small Spaces
Build a tiny seaside escape with sand, shells, and salt-tolerant plants. A step-by-step guide to making a charming beach fairy garden in any small space.
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Outdoor Rugs for Small Patios: How to Add Warmth, Color, and Comfort to a Tiny Space
An outdoor rug is the fastest, cheapest way to make a small patio feel like a room. Here is how to choose the right size, material, and style for a tiny space.
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How to Grow Japanese Maples in Containers: Elegant Small-Garden Trees for Year-Round Beauty
A Japanese maple in a pot brings sculptural shape and fiery color to the smallest garden. Here is how to choose, plant, and care for one in a container.
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Vertical Garden Wall Planters for Small Spaces: Living Greenery When You Can’t Grow Out
No ground to spare? Vertical wall planters turn a bare fence or balcony wall into lush living greenery. Here is how to choose, fill, and care for one.
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How to Grow Bush Beans in Containers: A Fast, Heavy Harvest From a Small Space
Bush beans are one of the easiest, fastest crops for pots. Here is how to grow a generous container harvest of tender green beans in even the smallest garden.
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How to Grow Pansies and Violas in Pots: Cool-Season Color for Small Gardens
Pansies and violas deliver cheerful color when little else is blooming. Here is how to grow them in pots for a small garden that shines in spring and fall.