Americans Hard to Contain on Potted Plant Expenditures

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Container gardening has grown to a more than $1.3 billion annual business in the US. A variety of plants can be mixed to create different effects. A new study indicates people want more information about how to care for the plants. Credit: Texas Agri ...
Container gardening has grown to a more than $1.3 billion annual business in the US. A variety of plants can be mixed to create different effects. A new study indicates people want more information about how to care for the plants. Credit: Texas AgriLife Research

When it comes to using plant-filled pots on the porch or around the landscape, Americans are hardly able to contain themselves. U.S. consumers spend more than $1.3 billion a year on this gardening method, according to Container Gardening Associated, an online site devoted to the technique.


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