Many of us have an ambivalent relationship with the public and their view of our outdoor spaces. Sometimes we want to show off our hard work, and sometimes we crave privacy. Achieving a sense of ...

Hydrangeas are a garden favorite thanks to their cloud-like blooms and classic charm. Best of all, you don’t need a vast estate to enjoy them. Planting in containers is a wonderful, rewarding way to ...

When you hear "sunflowers," the idea of growing them in pots may be the furthest thing from your mind. But there are many types of sunflowers, and some of them perform admirably in a pot, provided ...

Maintain year-round interest in your container garden with this vibrant shrub, a low-maintenance and compact addition ...

The best perennial plants for pots are ones that offer a long season of interest and are winter hardy, so you can rely on them to return again the following summer. Perennials work really well for ...

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 ...

DENVER, Colorado — Heat can stress container plants. Always water thoroughly because, right now, your pots are full of thirsty roots. Fertilize with a bloom booster every week to ten days. I had to re ...

Container plants are a wonderful option for smaller gardens, or backyards where there's more patio than dirt. However, while there are plenty of vegetables, herbs, and flowers that thrive in pots, not ...

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,” ...

As the weather heats up, it’s time for gardeners — especially those with constrained spaces — to fill those pots and planters. Experts and garden designers have a lot of advice to offer about making ...

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 ...

2 easiest bulbs for pots Growing spring-flowering bulbs in containers allows you to locate the blooming bulbs wherever you want to enjoy them, including indoors. As beautiful as they are in the garden ...