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.) ...

Plant sunflower seeds in a pot that can handle your full-grown sunflowers, so you don't have to repot them. Sunflowers grow best in a full-sun spot on a south-facing windowsill, patio, or porch.

Snapdragons grow best in full sun and in average soil. When the snapdragons are still a few inches tall, pinch the top inch ...

Growing tomatoes in containers, actually growing just about anything in a container rather than in the ground, presents the double-edged-sword of horticulture. On the plus side, ...

Grow green onions or bulb onions in containers. Since they have shallow root systems, they don’t need a lot of depth to thrive, making them ideal for narrow containers.

Even if you’re growing in large pots, you’ll likely need to water at least a few times a week. Water demands go down inside, but then the threat flips to the possibility of overwatering ...

I wanted to share why I am no longer growing potatoes in raised beds as I move towards container growing and allowing more space for the crops I'm growing for my mission of flavour over productivity.

They do well in pots and containers, but can grow very tall, requiring stakes or canes to support the stem. So if you don’t have much vertical space, pick the bushier small fruited tomato varieties.

Water in well with worm tea (1-part worm casting diluted into 10 parts water) and these herbs will rocket away. Pop a saucer under these water lovers, and you’re good to grow!

Ideally, select a pot that is about 6-8 inches wider — as some varieties can grow up to 30 feet tall. However, there are many dwarf fig trees that are more suitable for growing in containers.

You can grow spuds in any deep container that has drainage holes. In her new RHS book Grow Your Own Crops In Pots, Kay Maguire (£16.99, Mitchell Beazley) suggests growing them in eco sacks: 1-Order ...

You can also plant bulbs in tubs or larger pots for bloom on your deck or patio. Cover bulbs with an inch of soil. They will bloom at about the same time as bulbs planted directly into the ground.