Save your back and your floor by using a portable plant caddy to display your big houseplants and patio containers.

Here are 10 good candidates spanning the major plant categories. Leaf lettuce is exceptionally easy to grow from seed, so containers — especially large bins — are a natural receptacle for sowing.

After thoroughly rinsing out the jug, they cut off the top and planted a houseplant in some soil in the bottom half. Photo Credit: Reddit Photo Credit: Reddit While it wasn't the prettiest of plant ...

Another biggie: The bases and the lids in both the plastic and glass versions of this set are dishwasher-, freezer- and microwave-safe. A mix of small, medium and large containers stack together ...

Instead of buying plastic seed trays, use these upcycled containers to nurture your seedlings. The built-in drainage holes are perfect for preventing overwatering, giving your plants a healthy start .

Basil flowers are also edible and add a mild flavour to dishes. For pesto or other large-batch recipes, harvest whole plants at once. Growing basil in containers is a simple and rewarding way to have ...

A company planning to build a huge plastics recycling facility in Erie, Pennsylvania, got a big boost this summer when the U.S ... in things like margarine tubs and deodorant stick containers.

You may want to check your kitchen utensil drawer and reconsider using that black plastic spatula ... outer casings of large TVs, are being recycled into food storage containers and utensils ...