Creating Container Gardens - American Horticultural Society

Interested in gardening but got little space to do it? Consider creating a container garden!

We’ve compiled a variety of how-to articles for you from past issues of our bimonthly member magazine, The American Gardener.

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Potted Edibles

Grow garden-fresh produce in containers on your porch, deck, patio, or balcony.

Deer-Resistant Container Gardens

Grow lush, captivating combinations of plants in containers by selecting ones that are reliably deer-resistant.

Contained Excitement

Learn how to get started with container gardening and how to make a big impact in a small space.

Growing Carnivorous Plants in Containers

Create a bog garden planter for an easy and entertaining project.