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, ...

If you're looking for cheery, colorful annuals with a reputation for being quick and easy to grow for beginner gardeners, look no further than cosmos flowers (Cosmos spp.) In fact, the standard ...

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 ...

Q.: What kind of flowers can I plant on my patio, in containers? My husband and I are in Germany (formerly from Millington) and each year we like to try something new. In the past, I have planted ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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

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 ...