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 ...

While you may associate bulbs with flower beds, these plants do well in containers as well. Providing season-long color, texture, and height, flower bulbs planted in containers offer an easy way to ...

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 ...

Pots and planters add instant color and flexibility. Learn how to choose containers, manage watering and soil, and pick ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Growing colorful flowers and even some vegetables in pots, tubs or hanging baskets is nothing new, but changing lifestyles have stimulated new interest in the idea. Whether you have a spacious garden ...

Question: I want to get started early with my container flower plantings, but the weather has been so cold that I’m worried about possible frost damage. Also, what can I do to keep my containers from ...