Tasty, tender homegrown leeks are within reach in your own garden even if you're new to growing them. Try this planting trick that makes leeks taste sweeter.

When planting your containers, be sure to leave about an inch of space at the top. Arrange the taller plants in the center or back and trailing plants along the edges.

2. You can plant leeks now. Depending on variety, they take two to four months until they are ready for harvest, but may be stored in the ground for many months after that.

From flowers to veggies to perennials and edibles, here’s what to plant in September to keep your garden thriving well into the fall.

If the plant thrives where you placed it, remove it from the container and plant it back in the hole, but if it flounders you can comfortably move it somewhere else while still in its container.