Repurposed garden containers made from household items are a great way to add personality and points of interest to your ...

1. Locate your garden so it receives at least six hours of sun a day. 2. Choose containers with dark-colored interiors to give an impression of greater depth and to discourage algae growth. 3.Use ...

Watering can be a tricky art to master for container gardens as it does not take long for a plant to go from looking healthy to wilting. That fine line also comes into play between soil being too dry ...

Don't let the watering schedule discourage you from growing in pots. Enlist one or more of these strategies to eliminate the daily burden of watering while still maintaining beautiful and productive ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

Bare-root perennials may not look so exciting when they first arrive, but with some careful planting and care, they can ...

Container gardening is a great way to liven up outdoor deck and entertainment spaces. Not only can the containers grow flowers and foliage, but they can support fruits and vegetables. The pot in the ...

When choosing a container for gardening, consider its material, placement, and drainage capabilities. Terracotta pots are porous and require frequent watering, while glazed pots retain moisture better ...

Searing summer heat. Minuscule annual rainfall. Nearly nonexistent humidity. Arid soil that’s more like cement than dirt in many places. No wonder that even the most experienced local gardeners ...

Many gardeners choose to raise plants in containers or in raised beds. Those with limited gardening space and those who love patio accents find that containers fit the bill. Those with poor soil or ...

Cold weather doesn’t have to mean the end of your gardening joy, and winter doesn’t need to turn your green thumb into a ...