Recently, I was at my local food co-op and chatted with a friend about her gardens. She told me that she is having fabulous luck growing tomatoes, peppers and more in a bucket system she constructed.

Here in the desert, I needed some last-minute photography for my new book on growing vegetables in drought, but it was too early. So I bought a bunch of self-watering containers to use in my unheated ...

Spring is in full swing, and that means temperatures are rising and tank-tops, shorts, and flip-flops are the preferred attire. As highs reach steadily into the mid to upper 90s, any outdoor activity ...

SINGAPORE – The end of the year is when most people will go away on a holiday. It can be a stressful time for plant parents: Will their plants dry up while they are away? It can be a real worry for ...

Garden centers love a buzzword, and “self-watering” pots sit right at the top of the marketing pile. These containers promise lush plants with minimal effort, yet many gardeners feel underwhelmed once ...

Container gardening has benefits for big gardens and small, but there's an affordable alternative that offers more ...

Create a self-watering concrete planter with this simple guide. **Copper Cut List:** - (4) Bottom - 9in - (4) Middle - 14in - ...

A single container can transform into a nonstop salad machine with the right setup and a bit of garden strategy. The idea behind a 5-gallon bucket garden sounds simple, yet it delivers a surprising ...

Self-watering planters aren’t just for plant novices, forgetful people or overzealous waterers. Even the best plant parents can benefit from having a self-watering planter (or two) since they ...