Corn. Corn isn't a practical container plant because of two reasons: size and pollination needs. Corn may grow up to 8 feet tall and should be sown in blocks for a good harvest.

Growing things in containers is just plain unnatural. Plant roots develop poorly, poor drainage and drought are almost inevitable, and you have to be a lot more careful about things like fertilizer.

Most varieties of corn grow 5 feet tall or more and can be top-heavy, says Edmunds—so if these plants are grown in a container, then a small breeze could topple them.. Corn also produces the ...

I grow the plant in a container since that sunny spot is on the driveway. The container is a full 36-inches in diameter! More: These 6 plants just won a 'best of' award.

Sweet corn. There’s a reason you see sweet corn growing in huge fields: It’s a wind-pollinated plant, and needs to be in the ground next to other corn. Plus, it can get really tall. If you do ...

I grow the plant in a container since that sunny spot is on the driveway. The container is a full 36-inches in diameter! More: These 6 plants just won a 'best of' award.

Growing in containers is a great way to grow vegetables and other plants during the winter months, or when you’ve run out of room in your home garden. We’ll go over the tomato varieties that ...

Here’s what vegetables grow well in containers including what they need to thrive, what kind of soil to choose, and which varieties do best in pots and window boxes.

By Melinda Myers Have fun and enjoy picking fresh fruit right outside your door thanks to compact varieties you can grow in containers. Just clear some space on your patio, deck, ...

1. If you have a patio or deck, you may be considering adorning it with potted plants. The problem with containerized plants on concrete or wood surfaces is the stains that they create.