Container Gardening
Make it easy on yourself! There are several ways to grow your own vegetables and herbs without time-consuming tilling, turning, raking, hoeing and weeding.
Containers, growing bags and raised beds can be filled with pre-mixed potting soil that’s already optimized for growing. Many commercial brands of soil are available, and some are specifically formulated for specific types of vegetables.
If you don’t have time or space to plant a garden in the yard, you can start with containers. There are many types for different kinds of vegetables. One of the most popular is a planter with an integrated trellis to encourage climbing.
These planters are useful for tomatoes, pole beans and cucumbers. Some, like the one pictured, are self-watering to make your job even easier!
Containers require less water and soil, plus some of them can be moved if needed to optimize sun exposure.