Plants that have been grown a bit too long in the container can be root-bound and will need more frequent watering, as the plants can dry out even more quickly. Be sure to break up any roots ...

Larger plants or multiple plants require larger containers of 10 gallons or more. This can represent an unrealistic investment for people, but fortunately there are discount pot stores in the area.

Plant, at minimum, six to 12 popcorn plants and space them 7 to 12 inches apart in a deep container in direct sunlight. This will encourage pollination and minimize competition for nutrients.

Don’t plant these vegetables in containers While it may be possible to start off growing these vegetables in containers, at a certain point, they’ll need more space to reach maturity and thrive.

“Bamboo takes the top spot among container disasters,” says Andy Wu, founder of Backyard Oasis. “The rhizome grows with such ...