Be sure a feed your container plantings with two types of fertilizer to ensure your plants make it till fall. (Veronica Lorson Fowler) Buy Photo I visited my sister in Amish-country in Pennsylvania in ...

Nothing adds a pop of color, a smidgen of style, or a dash of drama to the garden like a perfectly planned and planted container. And while every gardener has their magic recipe for what works ...

1. If you have a patio or deck, you may be considering adorning it with potted plants. The problem with containerized plants on concrete or wood surfaces is the stains that they create. To prevent ...

It's no secret that container gardening has taken off in a big way. It offers convenience for gardeners with limited space, ...

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 ...

You might think of container gardening as a more simplistic version of landscape design – after all, if all you're doing is buying plants from a nursery and ...

Have you ever thought about growing vegetables in containers? It's a great method when suitable land is not available, and it's also physically easier. That makes containers good for older vegetable ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida residents about hollyhocks, tomatoes, kumquats, angel wing begonias, orchids, trinette dwarf schefflera and lawn care ...

If you live in an apartment or condominium with limited space for plantings, container gardening is a good option. Here are plants, timing and ideas to consider. A few general recommendations: The ...