growing grapes(sweet harvest) in container

QuestionI live in CT and recently bought sweet harvest grape plant. I will like to grow my grape plant in the container. I have few questions: 1) Is it feasible? 2) If yes, what size of the container will be appropi

Container Evergreens for Salt Lake City

QuestionHi, I live in Salt Lake City, Utah and have the exact same question about evergreen planting in containers for outdoor use on a balcony - only I am in a much colder zone than Portland, Oregon like your previ

Repotting VINES

QuestionI have a 4 year old Jasmine Vine in a large pot (probably 24) climbing up an arbor but it dries out quickly now as it seems root bound. Do these need repotting? How do you do that without disturbing th

Transplanting lily from container to outside in the ground

QuestionMy mother received a lily in a container for Easter. She would like to give it to me for my garden. The blooms are off the plant, but the foliage is still green & beautiful. Can I plant the lily plant in the

Dwarf Patio Peach tree keeping

QuestionI just bought a Dwarf Patio Peach tree. It was an Impulse buy. My yard in small so I would like to keep it in a pot. What size container should I get? What about winter? I live in zone 7. What el

scotch broom

QuestionI recently moved into the city and am restricted to gardening in containers. I used to have a scotch broom plant in my yard and loved it. Is it possible to grow scotch broom in a (large) container? I live in

Container strawberries

QuestionI have container strawberries, in one of those terra cotta pots that hold 9 plants. I have two questions: I lost all of my plants last winter. I live in Oregon and we had a pretty intense f

Hydranga in container

QuestionI have purchased an hydrangea bush that I want to plant in a container. What soil composition should I use to get it off to a healthy start? I have access to manure and store bought top soil. &nb

Caring and planting an itialian Heather Plant

QuestionI just received for Mothers Day an Italiann Heather plant. It did not come with any instructions and I would like to plant it outside. I love in Southern Ohio. ANy suggestions would be great. &nb

evergreens in containers

QuestionHi Id like to plant some evergreen trees in containers in a New York City high school garden. The trees have to be in containers because the yard is all concrete. Will evergreens su

alberta spruce in containers

Questionhi, My husband and i bought alberta spruce spiral twist plants in deco pots. We are wondering if we can keep them in their containers over the winter season or will they die. We just bought them this spring.

Potted Papyrus

QuestionTwo weeks ago, I bought several one gallon dwarf papyrus plants and potted them, 2 each to a 1w x 2d container on my poolside patio. Ive noticed that the smaller leaves at the base of each are now yell

Gerbera blooms

QuestionI have potted gerberas which give a single bloom at a time and that too long after the earlier bloom has died. Also the blooms are becoming smaller in size. Will fertilizing with a solution of urea help? An

cocktail trees/zone 5

QuestionCan a cocktail tree be planted in a container? AnswerYes, these trees will grow in a container. I did a little research on the care, and the problems with these trees. It seems the common killer is too much

Shady balcony in New York City

QuestionIm trying to set up a container garden on my small balcony. Different parts of the balcony get from no sun to 3 hours of sun. Any recommendations on plants that would grow well without bringing t

Avacado tree help

QuestionWe planted an avocado pit in a flower pot on my terrace last summer.. it grew 6 inches.. I brought it in for the winter it grew to a 3 foot tall tree w/beautiful green leaves..some 10 inches long.Problem.. p

peach trees

QuestionI planted a small patio peach tree in my garden outside. I live in zone 5, it looks a little droopy but do I keep it very moist, slightly moist??? It is such a nice addition to my garden I want ot keep

avacoda it

QuestionQUESTION: I live in Kansas. What is the best way to plant an avacoda pit? Should I start it in water first or just put it in a pot of soil first? Can it just be put in the ground outside fi

Buying plants

QuestionWhere is a cheaper place to buy plants in CT, other than Home depot/orLowes? AnswerI am not familiar with CT, but when I want to find a good price on my plants, I call on the phone, and compare prices. &nbs

patio container garden

QuestionHi there, I have researched without much luck. I have a covered patio that stretches the length of my house. It faces due South. And on the West side there are woods beside my house about 1