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Container Gardening

From the plants to the containers themselves, learn how to create and maintain beautiful container garden displays with these tips, techniques and ideas.

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Container and Small-Space Gardening

Just because you have a small yard, or no yard, doesn't mean you can't have a garden. Find clever ideas for creating gardens in urban or small spaces.

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A little drip goes a long way on these fun planters made from simple clay pots upgraded easily with craft paint.

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Wooden planters take a beating out in the elements. If your planters are looking a little worse for the wear, give them new lift with a little paint and stain.

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