Grow Your Own Container Gardens Container gardens can exist in just about any spot that gets good sun, such as a patio, deck or balcony. In fact, some say that a container garden is easier to maintain than a conventional garden.
By Ed Smith
Container gardens need a lot of water. Self-watering models such as these can eliminate some of the work and worry of container gardening.
Photo courtesy of The Garden Patch
Just about any container can be used for food crops, as long as it holds enough soil to support the plant’s roots.
Photo by Walter Chandoha