Container gardening is the solution to so many gardening problems. Do you have poor soil? Are you a beginning ... that might be toxic, including plastic or wood that has been treated with chemicals.

Garden soil is too dense for container growing ... Grow bags and terra-cotta pots usually dry out faster than plastic ...

Or are you timing your plantings so that you’ll just need to transplant once into the garden? I like to set my containers on a tray of some sort to keep accidental soil and water spills in check.

Choose pots that are large enough for your plant, have drainage holes and will suit the style of your garden. Frost-proof terracotta pots are ideal for long-term planting and their weight gives ...