Container gardening
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Container gardeningHow to grow mint in containers: adapt the care to your climate
Grow productive mint without relying on a universal watering schedule. Learn to manage drainage, light, harvesting, crowded roots, and seasonal care in cold, hot, dry, and humid conditions.
11 min readUpdated: October 17, 2026
Container gardeningKew's mountain agave reached its final flowering cycle. The challenge is making seed
A recent pollen appeal highlights a less visible part of an agave's final flowering cycle: producing the next generation. Here is what the announcement confirmed and what a flower stalk cannot tell us.
4 min readUpdated: October 17, 2026
Container gardeningSelf-watering pots: how to use the reservoir without waterlogging roots
A water reservoir can make container care easier, but it cannot choose the right moisture level for every plant. Learn how the system works, why overflow matters, and what to check before relying on it while away.
6 min readUpdated: October 13, 2026