Brightening a shady spot on your property (and by “shady,” we mean an area that receives less than 6 hours of sunlight per day) with containers full of blooms and greenery is easy once you understand ...

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

There are lots of plants to grow for color in the shade in the summer. Here is some information about begonias, pentas, caladium, coleus and fire spike. The weather this spring and summer is a special ...

Shade becomes very important in our heat, but having too much shade might eventually kill some plants. It becomes a real problem as bare spots become more prominent. With this in mind, come to our ...

Ever wish you could have a garden, even if you only have a balcony or a tiny patio? Container gardening makes it possible to grow a variety of plants in small spaces. You might be amazed at how many ...

Many gardeners may not have the space or desire to cultivate an extensive in-ground garden where they can grow their favorite flowers or vegetables. Residents of condominiums, apartments and ...

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 ...

Much frustration surrounds growing plants in containers outdoors, probably due to exaggerated expectations. If you want safety where container planting is concerned, confine your choices to cacti and ...

A container garden is the ultimate accessory for your porch, patio, or doorstep. These plants will keep you in style, even in the shade A container garden is the ultimate accessory for your porch, ...

Even if you’ve got a beautifully designed garden, there are plenty of reasons to add plants in containers to your home. You can decorate a front porch or backyard patio with boxes or pots of flowers.