New Container Gardening System Based in Wildwood

A new and innovative advancement in container gardening stems right from .

"Our patent-pending design incorporates a specialized center watering tube allowing for even water and nutrient distribution throughout the container," stated Andy Young, president of MLC Young Corporation in a PR Newswire release on Monday. 

He said the problem most people have with container gardening is not getting an adequate supply of water and nutrients to the middle of the container where the plant's root system can most effectively function for the overall health of the plant.

The start-up of the business and the design of the garden barrel container was inspired by Young's father, Sam Young, who has been an avid gardener for many years. Sam is credited with the original design of the prototype unit.

The "My Little Garden Barrel" planter is made of U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved, high density polyethylene material. The planter is 22 inches tall and 17 inches in diameter. It holds approximately 20 gallon of growing media, said Young.

The planter is available in a sandstone and chocolate brown color. Young describes the system as "very lightweight and extremely durable," citing that it will last for many growing seasons.

Young said he is proud to design and manufacture the containers in the United States; they currently are being made by a rotational molding company in northeastern Indiana.

The creation of the "My Little Garden Barrel" planter is a direct result of the increased desire for an increasing larger number of people wanting to grow their own fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, but without the normal space, time and resources needed for an traditional in-ground garden, stated Young in the release.

The container is perfect for back patios, decks and balconies.

The container sells for $68; an accompanying, rolling dolly cart is $28.50. A plant stand is $7.45, or a bundle package can be purchased for $96.50.