We all know that plants need sunlight to survive, but what if that's precisely the thing your backyard is lacking? The cheery sight of some bright and colorful potted flowers might just be the perfect ...

Discover 27 flower bulbs you can grow in pots and the best bulbs for containers with tips for easy planting, vibrant blooms, ...

A little planning now, big buzz later. This versatile plant pulls double duty — start in a container in winter and it will be ...

Choosing flower and plant combinations for outdoor pots isn't just about picking the prettiest ones; all of the species should work together and create a blend of color, contrast, and texture for that ...

From overwatering to using the wrong soil, these missteps could be sabotaging your garden. Container gardening is a wonderful way to bring interest to patios, porches, balconies, and other areas of ...

With a couple decades of experience, garden author Pamela Crawford has mastered easy and instant container gardens and pinpointed the best plants for the Southern landscape. Yet there was one area of ...

Container gardening is an excellent way to bring color, fragrance and beauty to small spaces, patios, or balconies. Whether you want a beautiful floral display or a fresh supply of herbs for your ...

Question: I would like to plant flowers in hanging baskets and tubs. Could you give me some suggestions on how to do this successfully? Answer: I would suggest using containers that are at least 14 ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Raise your pots off the ground to help them survive winter. Elevating pots just an inch or two lets water drain better, which ...

Many gardeners and homeowners decorate their porches and patios with pots full of plants in summer, but springtime offers an opportunity to welcome the new season with container plantings created ...