How to Grow Anything: Container Gardening Tips & Techniques

Melinda Myers - Instructor

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Designs in a Pot: Thrillers, Spillers, Fillers

33:33

Get started creating your own wonderful container gardens. Begin with a detailed look at the varieties of containers out there, from improved plastics and concrete to self-watering, and learn how to find the right soil mix -- or even make your own. Then, discover one of the keys to designing a powerful container garden -- the "thriller, spiller, filler" method -- and learn the right way to design, with vibrant examples of plant and flower combinations.

Create a New Space: Edibles & Ornamentals

29:59

Patios, small decks, fire escapes -- whatever your space constraints, discover a wealth of container gardening ideas and designs you can enjoy. Guiding you through several seasons, Melinda shows you how to take advantage of small spaces to blend ornamentals and edibles, such as tomatoes and blueberries, to achieve creative solutions for everyday gardening challenges, including color balance, climate restrictions, privacy concerns and pest control.

Unusual Pots, Vertical Spaces, Shade Design

27:00

Start thinking outside the traditional container with some unique ideas for making garden containers from a range of found or recycled items, including buckets, shoes and teapots. Also, learn how to confidently choose specific plants and containers to decorate stubborn walls or fences. Plus, find out which edible and decorative plants grow best in areas with limited light; develop a solid system for hanging pots; and get ideas for bringing the landscape right up to your back door.

Grasses to Trees: Big Plants in Containers

28:36

Large plants in large containers can offer perplexing design challenges when it comes to space, color, plant care and privacy. Find out which trees, shrubs and large ornamental grasses are right for your space. And, learn insider tricks to design with them and maintain their health throughout the seasons. Plus, see how you can effectively use large containers to screen bad views, create a focal point, provide a vertical accent and create a living wall or border.

Outdoor Living Areas & Special Features

31:59

Start by learning how to approach outdoor seating and lounging areas from a gardener's perspective and find out how to mix and match containers and plants to create the mood you want. Then, discover tried-and-true ways to solve for common pests and plagues (from aphids and mosquitoes to plant rot). Finally, dabble in the creation of eye-catching theme gardens, such as a tropical paradise -- even in colder climates -- and a miniature "fairy" garden kids will enjoy.

Cool-Season Changes & Indoor Gardens

34:29

It's never too soon to start thinking about container gardening in cool-season weather. Here, Melinda offers fantastic ideas for adding fall color to your outdoor container gardens and for taking care of your gardens during autumn and winter. She also shows you how to move your plants indoors or plant new indoor container gardens so that you can enjoy your plants all year long. You'll also find out how to create winter gardens for holiday parties that are sure to stun your guests.

6 Lessons

3 hrs 6 mins

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Growing your own plants in containers is the perfect way to liven up a living space without much of the hassle associated with traditional gardening. Join horticulture expert Melinda Myers and find out how to plant anything in a container that you would in an in-ground garden, including perennials, annuals, grasses, vegetables, fruits and even trees. First, discover one of the keys to designing a powerful container garden: the “thriller, spiller, filler” method. And, get creative solutions for everyday gardening challenges, including color balance, climate restrictions, privacy with neighbors and pest control. Plus, get her insider tricks for enjoying your plants all year long. Finally, learn how to make eye-catching theme gardens, such as a tropical paradise, a miniature “fairy” garden and a winter garden perfect for holiday parties.

Melinda Myers - Instructor

Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience. She has authored more than 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening (Can't Miss series) and Birds & Blooms' Ultimate Gardening Guide, and she is a columnist for Birds & Blooms magazine. She has also hosted The Plant Doctor radio program, seven seasons of Great Lakes Gardener on PBS and the nationally syndicated YardWorks.

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