Though many consider winter a time of rest, those of us who like to grow flowers in containers will be keen to continue ...

Q. I have two half barrels at the entrance to my patio home that get sun until around 2 p.m. during the summer months. The annual flowers I'd planted were looking pretty shaggy so I took your advice, ...

Winter is the dormant season for many gardens, but you can still boost curb appeal with front porch pots. Choose the right plants and you can create gorgeous mixes for winter containers. Many magical ...

With the lack of plant growth and color, wintertime can sometimes have a dismal effect on our yards and gardens. Even though the season of brightly lit evergreens and greenery is right around the ...

If you’re an avid gardener, the prospect of so many weeks of drab winter without a garden to enjoy can seem dismal. That’s when containers of colorful plant combinations, placed on the porch, patio or ...

Just because summer is officially winding down doesn't mean that your garden has to lose its charm. If you're looking for one last planting project before the chill finally sets in, there are a number ...

GRACE HENSLEY IS a garden coach specializing in container design (Fashionplants.com). Hensley knows the power of planting and styling an entry (or a patio, or balcony, or pool deck) to create a ...

Viola x wittrockiana, more commonly known as Pansies, are short-lived perennial flowers. Originating back in the 1800s, the flowers come in a vast array of colors and are ideal for planters, hanging ...

With summer now well and truly over it doesn’t mean that we have to face months without color in our yards. Although we might not be spending as much time outside enjoying the warmth of the sun, we ...

Tips for caring for your tomatoes during the hottest part of summer How to grow fruit trees in small spaces with the method known as espalier Planting the fast-growing and bold-flavored Vietnamese ...