Making your dream vegetable garden a reality when you have a small space is anything but impossible, thanks to container gardening! It may look more like window boxes and terracotta pots filled with ...

Melinda Myers, a horticulturist and gardening expert, describes this ornamental grass as a compact version of the native ...

These winter container gardening mistakes are easily avoidable. Here, gardening experts share how to prevent them happening ...

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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 ...

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

Seasonal accents can make your outdoor containers feel festive with very little effort. Pinecones are an easy way to add ...

Clay pots truly have a way of elevating and uplifting outdoor decor. It's a timeless classic with homely rustic tones of terracotta, which pairs beautifully with the bright green foliage gracing your ...

When I was in college, I had three pots with tiny plants growing on my windowsill. They were my connection with horticulture. Those long nights trying to figure out why a horticulture major was taking ...

Gardening in containers is ideal for those with little or no garden space. In addition to growing flowers, gardeners limited to a balcony or only a patch of sun on their driveway can produce a wide ...

Herbs aren't the flashiest plants in the garden, but they are quietly attractive, highly useful and easy to grow. Parsley makes a frilly border. Fennel is a finely textured attraction for swallowtail ...

A flowerpot’s existence is rooted in practicality. Day after day, this unassuming vessel dutifully fulfills its purpose: providing a place for plants to grow and prosper. But with a few basic ...