It's no secret that container gardening has taken off in a big way. It offers convenience for gardeners with limited space, ...

• Pick your spot. Decide where you want to place your container. Will it be in the sun, shade or a mix? This will determine your plant choices.

Four o'clocks in containers will perform their best in moist soil. Keep a close eye on the pot and avoid the top two inches ...

“All major fruit tree species tend to do better with spring planting,” Slack says. But it’s important to work around frost ...

Hostas like shady spots, needs lots of water, and are at risk of being eaten by slugs. Does that mean container planting is ...

Even if you’ve got a beautifully designed garden, there are plenty of reasons to add plants in containers to your home. You can decorate a front porch or backyard patio with boxes or pots of flowers.

Are you using a pot that is too small for your plant? Many people have plants in containers. Potted plants can be objects of art — both pot and plant — or they may hold favorite bulbs, coveted ...

Nothing adds a pop of color, a smidgen of style, or a dash of drama to the garden like a perfectly planned and planted container. And while every gardener has their magic recipe for what works ...

Ornamental grasses add movement and height to fall planters, and a few also offer striking colors. While there are lots of ...

Planting trees and shrubs in the fall gives them all autumn, winter and spring to establish a good root system that will ...

I have found Miracle-Gro All Purpose Garden Soil for In-Ground Use to be a highly economical and effective amendment when ...

How pots filled with annuals, grasses, herbs and more can transform any outdoor space King Louis XIV famously grew orange trees in the wooden boxes known as Versailles planters, but you don’t have to ...