Grow Edible Flowers Indoors Up until now, growing flowers indoors has usually been limited to bulbs or houseplants. Many bulbs like daffodils or hyacinths can be forced to bloom early and there are plenty of houseplants like violets or peace lily’s that offer...
Recycled Planter Ideas My motto… if I can put dirt in it… I’ll PLANT IT! It’s a bit of an addiction really… everything I see becomes a potential planter or garden art project. So, I’ve been going through my photo’s and found...
Easy Succulent Wall Planter Everyone LOVES succulents. How could you not? They are adorable, come in an amazing array of colors and each one of them has a quirky personality. The biggest question I get working at Arts Nursery is: How do I keep them alive? Simple,...
3 Up-cycled Planter Ideas My motto is ‘if you can put dirt in it… plant it!’ There are dozens of inexpensive household items that make perfect planters, you just need to… Think Outside the Pot! Small spaces can still produce a ton of food...
Shady Planter Recipe You don’t have to sacrifice color if you have a shady situation! So many beautiful plants can be used to create gorgeous shade planters. Watch the video and follow this simple Shady Planter Recipe to create your own! I am very happy to...
How to Pot Up a Root Bound Houseplant At some point that adorable little houseplant you brought home is going to need an upgrade to a larger pot. It’s very easy to do but there are a few things you should know to ensure your plant is happy in its new pot. I...
Edible Flower Planter How adorable is this bucket? Well, I have to give thanks to Carrie over at The Passionate Home for this contribution. She painted up this bucket with chalk paint for my talk at the McBurney Summer Series Event on Edible Flower Planters. She has...
Pallet Trough Planter If you have a small patio, then you don’t have a lot of room for big planters. This easy DIY Pallet Trough Planter can be made in an afternoon and it’s perfect for pushing up against a patio wall. I am very happy to announce that...
Patio Trees for Small Gardens The number one question I get asked at the nursery is: What tree can I put into a container that won’t get big? Or a variant of the above… ‘can you suggest a small tree for a planter’ ‘I need a small...
12 Jumbo Planter Design Ideas There are a lot of situations where a large planter needs to look fabulous. Restaurants, business’s and large entryways require a prominently planted focal point, so here are some ideas for those of you that need to go big. ...
