If you want your garden containers to be filled with colorful flowers in spring, now's the time to get your bulbs planted to make sure they're ready to bloom once our gardens thaw out after winter.

Light is the most vital factor when choosing a location to grow lavender in pots. Lavender needs at least six to eight hours ...

Hypertufa containers are porous, rock-like planters that you can make at home. The basic ingredients include Portland cement, peat moss, and either vermiculite or perlite. Mix the dry ingredients ...

Chrysanthemums are one of the most popular flowers of fall, bringing beautiful color and charm to porches, patios, and balconies. While these plants are easy to grow, the timing of when you plant them ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Container gardens offer instant gratification to those who want to enjoy flowers and plants all summer long. Fill a pot with soil, pick your plants and voila ...

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Starting a garden is exciting but figuring out which containers to use can be confusing. Maybe you’ve got a tiny balcony, a sunny patio, or just a windowsill to work with. The type of container you ...

If you have limited outdoor space but an undiminished desire to garden, container gardening offers the perfect solution. “They’re a fantastic way to add color and greenery for small outdoor spaces,” ...

I plan on trying to add some containers to my garden this year and would like some advice on how to be successful. — Anita Singh, Park Ridge Containers planted with annuals can add a lot of interest ...

Container gardens are a great way to garden indoors during the winter months. Container gardens are a great way to garden indoors during the winter months, or in spaces like an apartment complex, ...

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...