We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Prior to the mid-1900s, plants couldn't be shipped long distances because the ceramic planters they were grown in broke so easily. The ...

As I was setting up my grow lights and heat mats last week in preparation for sowing seeds, I was struck by the neatly stacked pile of old plastic pots lurking in the corner of my shed. I reuse pots, ...

A: My faithful readers are going to be experts on the basic rules-of-thumb for R.I.’s bin/cart recycling program. I repeat them as often as I can in my quest to get all Rhode Islanders to a status of ...

Clarence shows how you can clean, disinfect and re-use plastic pots in the garden. As you add more plants to your garden, the number of black plastic pots in the shed tends to grow. Clarence reckons ...

Choosing the right container for your plant isn't just about looks. it can have a big impact on the plant's health and your watering routine. Ceramic and plastic are the two most common pot materials, ...