When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: thejoyofplants.co.uk A lovely way to inject some color and life into your outdoor spaces ...

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Now that daytime temperatures are once again in the 90s, it's time to think about ways to conserve moisture in your potted patio plants. The best way to avoid sudden plant death from dehydration is to ...

‘For extremely cold regions, adding a layer of mulch around the base of plants or wrapping the planter in breathable fabric ...

So, summer's here and you’ve left it late to get your summer patio plants in their pots, ready to add some colour to your outdoor space. Don't despair, because leaving gardening late can have its ...

As summer approaches, we gardeners are finishing our container gardens, repotting our Meyer lemons and rushing out to the garden center to buy more rosemary and lavender. In doing so, we are carrying ...

When it comes to your garden, flowers and plants are great decorations, adding different colours and dimensions. If your outdoor space is small or isn’t equipped to house flora in the ground, plants ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As the weather gets warmer, your patio becomes very enticing — and for good reason. So it's no wonder you ...

: I purchased some glazed ceramic pots for a few cacti and agaves that will be placed in a patio area that gets about four hours of fairly intense sunlight. I was concerned about the roots getting too ...