Years ago, Dennis Wool gardened in commercially made, self-watering containers because his soil was so poor. When his need for more boxes out priced his pocketbook, he looked around for a cheaper way ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

First of all, collect some waste plastic bottles, cans, or containers like water, oil, and detergent packs. Clean them properly by washing away any leftover material inside. Create planting sites on ...