Annuals are great for adding color to a patio or decked area in containers, but there's one vital step you shouldn't skip to ...

Want to add some instant color to your garden? Or do a fun Mother’s Day project? Landscape designer and Home & Gardens columnist Marcia Westcott Peck shows us how to put together an annual garden pot ...

When the thermometer goes up in summer, some plants will sulk and slow down. But there are several heat-tolerant annuals that thrive in warm temperatures. Here are the best choices to fill containers ...

Have you ever gone to the grocery store for, say, milk, and left with a cartful of impulse buys? Well, I visited a couple of nurseries last week in search of one specific plant and left with nearly ...

Fill your pots and window boxes with blooms and grasses that love bright sunshine.

Many flower enthusiasts consider spring their favorite season in the garden: there are so many early blooming bulbs and colorful perennials to enjoy. Once spring perennials like peonies have faded, ...

The word is out — container gardening is for both novice and experienced gardeners alike. It’s the perfect way to experiment with plants, delve into edibles, and exercise creativity. No longer limited ...

How pots filled with annuals, grasses, herbs and more can transform any outdoor space King Louis XIV famously grew orange trees in the wooden boxes known as Versailles planters, but you don’t have to ...

Q: I want to plant some flowers around my home but I don’t have very good soil. What can I do to make sure I have beautiful plants all summer? A: It is the time of year that we want to get vegetables ...

Winter might seem like a quiet time for gardeners, but it doesn't have to be. With the right containers and a little planning, your outdoor space can be bursting with color and life even when the ...

can benefit from a few well-placed container plants. Pots and planters add flexibility, personality, and instant impact—no digging required. Containers make it easy to dress up a , or add color ...