Pansies and garden mums are top of the list for adding fall flower power. Heather Ebl of Ball Horticultural Company ...

Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things nature. She holds a degree in Journalism from Ohio University. How does a ...

Hostas like shady spots, needs lots of water, and are at risk of being eaten by slugs. Does that mean container planting is ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

Discover the art of container gardening with our comprehensive guide tailored for beginners. Dive into essential tips and techniques to unlock the secrets of growing your own plants in containers.

Start vegetable container gardening for beginners with these DIY garden container ideas. Container gardening can be much easier to maintain than a conventional garden and thrives in almost any spot ...

If you want to have success in container gardening, start with a good potting mix. Pre-mixed commercial varieties sold at nurseries can work well, but if you're a DIY type, you might want to mix your ...

Many ground cover plants can be successfully grown in the container garden. Choose trailing or creeping options for a ...

Container gardening can bring plant life and color to spaces such as patios. If you’re longing for a garden but are lacking land, container gardening could be a perfect way to bring ornamentals or ...

Growing plants in containers can be easier than growing them in the ground for many reasons. Among these are that soil, location, and climate can be controlled more easily. It allows us to have and ...

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Container plantings are a great way to enhance decks, patios or other small spaces. Despite our midwinter gloom, now is a great time to get started. The upcoming Northwest Flower and Garden Festival, ...