Garden Tools & Supplies

Some gardening and landscaping projects require clay pots that are cut in half. Clay pots are made of terracotta, a brittle material that cracks easily, so special technique is required. Cut clay...

From ancient times to modern gardens terracotta (literally earth baked) pots have been a favorite decorative planter among gardeners. Heavier than plastic pots, terracotta is less likely to be...

Plastic flower pots are an affordable and light weight alternative to ceramic pots. Like most garden supplies, plastic flower pots can easily become dirty and discolored by calcium deposits....

Terracotta pots have a classic look in the garden. The porous nature of the clay absorbs water and minerals. Mineral buildup around the pot causes white spots. In addition, bacteria and fungi can...

Clay pots are useful gardening containers because, unlike many other materials, they're porous. This allows the roots to breathe and for the pot to participate in delivering moisture to the roots....

A potted plant always adds a warm and homey touch to any part of your home, inside or outside. The right planter can make a novel decorative feature for a balcony. Plant pots come in a wide range...

Old plant pots can be filled with bacteria, parasites and other harmful microbes that can destroy your growing plant. Even if you buy a new plant pot, if it has been stored in an infested area,...

Flower pots are usually in need of a good cleaning after a year or two of regular use. Pots that are kept outdoors can be especially difficult to clean and can develop a buildup of salt from...

Gardening in containers is quite popular in America. Whether you intend to have the plant remain in the pot for life or if the pot is merely a stopover from seed to sapling in the garden, it is...

Choosing the right size container is essential to keeping your plant healthy. You need to consider what you are going to put in your pot. Whether you plan to transplant a houseplant, use it for...

Peat moss is a good material to use to make biodegradable seedling pots because it resists water. As it degrades and mixes with the soil, it will add a bit of fertilizing element. You can purchase...

Clay pots are made from an endless variety of clays and their uses depend on the type of clay used. The most common way of classifying clay pots is according to the temperature they were fired in....

Growing plants in terracotta pots made from terra cotta clay adds a beautiful touch to your outdoor container garden areas. Growing various plants in individual terracotta pots allows for...

Recycling used plant pots and flower trays that once contained plantings from the nursery brings your creativity into play. In some neighborhoods, recycling programs don't allow gardeners to mix...

Spring planting is finished in the garden, but to have a rotating garden more seeds need to be started. Here is an eco-planting pot we use to put right in the ground and it is free. All you need...

Reusing garden pots is a green way to save money, but it is also a great way to spread plant diseases that can cause new garden plants to die mysteriously. By cleaning your pots from season to...

Not only is it beneficial to clean your greenhouse trays to keep things tidy when working in the greenhouse, but it reduces the number of pests and limits the spread of disease and fungus. The...

Paper plant pots can be made at home from newspaper, allowing you to save money and recycle. The pots never have to be removed and will biodegrade in the ground. These pots are very easy to make...

Need to find a use for those old plastic nursery plant pots you have kicking around? Hate to just add them to the local landfill ? Why not transform plain plastic garden pots to match your home...

Next time you host a backyard barbecue or garden party, turn to your toolshed rather than the party store for decorations. Many garden supplies, including terracotta pots, wheelbarrows and burlap...

Buying or making fresh potting mix is the best choice for your plants. If you will be planting into several different sizes and shapes of pots you will need to know what the volume of each pot...

Pots made of peat allow you to just drop seedlings into your garden and let them grow right through the pot. But why buy peat pots when you can recycle some newspaper by creating biodegradable...

Mildew is a fungus that grows on surface that are exposed to a high amount of moisture. This includes flower pots, which tend to remain wet from watering, especially if they are not exposed to...

Plant pots usually come in pale greens and earthen browns and can be aesthetically unappealing. Grime and mold can also take hold on a plastic plant pot and make it even less attractive. Luckily,...

If you garden, then you likely have acquired an assortment of plastic plant containers from your local nursery or garden center. And if you have, you likely have also questioned what to do with...

Though there are many store-sold kinds of self watering pots, they all tend to have flaws. Most of them are made of plastic, which won't stand up to severe changes in weather. They become brittle...

You can easily decorate plant pots with smoke to give them a designer appearance. For indoor, or outdoor, use; terracotta pots can be transformed from the mundane to dramatic in any landscape....

Get creative when preparing to plant or re-pot plants or flowers into flower pots. When you take some time to decorate the flower pots, the plants inside look even lovelier. Get some new ideas for...

Unglazed terracotta pots are great, inexpensive containers for planting annual flowers and vegetables, but they tend to crack, break and crumble if left outdoors for the winter. Why? Terracotta is...

The Hori-Hori is one of the best gardening hand tools you can have in your collection. Small, versatile, and inexpensive! Let me take you on a tour of the it's highlights.

It always happens. You've found a beautiful new plant and go to buy a pot that will show it off only to get hit with sticker shock! Leave the high prices behind and take a look at these cheaper...

Jiffy pots are the small wafer disks found in garden centers and used for starting seeds. They are easy to use, easy to store and relatively inexpensive. With jiffy pots no additional potting...

Ask any garden enthusiast and they will tell you that peat pots are perfect for starting seed for your garden. The seed starts can be vegetables or flowers but plants like to begin their life...