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Your Own Garden of Eatin’: Building an Edible Landscape in Five Easy Steps
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Your Own Garden of Eatin’: Building an Edible Landscape in Five Easy Steps

Shrubs, trees, and turf. Throw in an ornamental garden, and you’ve got the typical American yard. There’s no denying the beauty of flowering roses surrounded by emerald grass. But what if you could turn your landscape into a cornucopia of free, mouthwatering food? That’s the idea behind edible landscaping. Let’s look at some garden design…

How to Spot a Fake Smart Pot
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How to Spot a Fake Smart Pot

First, a Quick History Lesson… In 1984, High Caliper Growing introduced fabric pots to the tree farm industry. Invented four years earlier by Ralph Reiger from Oklahoma City, fabric pots immediately drew the attention of progressive tree farmers and nurseries. These early adopters were eager to find a product that improved the speed and efficiency…

Tulip builds to be planted in Smart Pots
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Right Now: Plant These 5 Bulbs In Smart Pots For Summer Blooms

Bulbs are a great way to add color and interest to your garden, and they are grown better in Smart Pot! Smart Pots are made from breathable fabric, which allows for better drainage and aeration than traditional pots. This helps to prevent root rot and other problems. Smart Pots are also lightweight and easy to move, making them ideal for container gardening.

A woman is holding a red flower in a greenhouse. The greenhouse is filled with many red flowers, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere. The woman is enjoying her time in the greenhouse
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Everlasting Poinsettia | Top Garden Gifts

The poinsettia is the star of the holidays, whether it’s the centerpiece of your dinner table or the welcome mat for your guests at the front porch. These beautiful plants are a must-have for any winter home. They bloom in mid-winter, and their stunning colors are created by bracts (persistent colored leaves) instead of flowers,…

Branch Out Burlington! | Planting Smart Pot Forests
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Branch Out Burlington! | Planting Smart Pot Forests

Branch Out Burlington! is a volunteer organization dedicated to planting trees in Burlington, VT and educate the public on the values of the urban forest.  By Margaret Skinner / Branch Out Burlington! Vice President Branch Out Burlington! Branch Out Burlington! (also known as BOB!) is a volunteer organization committed to planting and caring for trees…

Trees Market Ready Three Months Earlier When Grown In Smart Pots - per Florida University
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Plants Grown in Smart Pot Achieved Marketable Size – Three Months Earlier Than Those In Plastic pots

In exciting news for both gardeners and the environment, Smart Pot partnered with the University of Florida on a recent study led by Dr. Tom Yeager and Ted Gardner. The study focused on the growth of Viburnum suspensum, a popular flowering shrub, in Smart Pots compared to traditional plastic containers. The results were impressive: Viburnum suspensum grown in Smart Pots matured 3 months faster, reaching market readiness significantly earlier.

Smart Pot Raised Bed Collage
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The Future of Raised Bed Gardening

Raised bed gardening has become increasingly popular for its numerous advantages. It allows gardeners to cultivate thriving plants even in less-than-ideal soil conditions, and it offers improved drainage, better pest control, and ergonomic benefits. But what if there was a raised bed solution that was even easier to use and offered additional benefits? Smart Pot…