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Containers

4 guides

8 min readDoes Your Container Plant Need Repotting? Check Before UpsizingUse roots, watering history and plant-specific timing to decide whether a container plant needs a larger pot, different care or more investigation.

6 min read · FreeHow to Revive Wilted Container Plants in SummerRevive wilted potted plants by checking the soil first. Tell heat wilt from thirst or root rot, rescue dry or soggy pots, and prevent repeat wilting.

7 min read · FreeHow Often to Water Container Plants in Hot WeatherContainer plants in heat often need water daily, but a schedule fails. Learn the soil check, how to water properly, and what changes with pot size and sun.

7 min read · $25 to $100What Grows Best in Containers: Plants and Pot SizesThe best vegetables, herbs and flowers for pots, how big each container should be, and how mix, feeding, sun and weight affect container success.

Container gardening opens growing to balconies, patios and small yards, but pots dry out quickly and have little margin for error. These guides cover what to plant, how often to water in heat, and how to rescue plants that have wilted.

Where to start

What grows best in containers? A good first read for choosing plants that suit pots.
How often should you water container plants in hot weather? Explains watering needs when temperatures climb.
How do you revive wilted container plants in summer? Steps to try before giving up on a plant.

For a related angle, see the soil guides.