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

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

The best time to plant mums in containers is in mid-to-late September. "If you want the most out of your mums, wait until ...

Not every perennial is meant for a container—and even seasoned gardeners can be surprised by which ones struggle! While container planting has its perks (like easy portability), it can also restrict ...

Not every plant is happy with living its life bound to a container – are you unnecessarily restricting your favorite ...

Garden soil may seem like the right choice for an outdoor container garden, but as it turns out, there are better options. Here’s what to know. Why is garden soil a bad choice for outdoor plants in ...

The plant: From Australia to Arizona, bacopa has become a darling among container plant gardeners. This standout annual evergreen plant decorates pots with a living carpet of trailing stems bearing a ...

Keep your favorite herbs within easy reach for cooking and seasoning by growing them in containers. A few pots set by your door and grill or on the patio, deck or balcony make it easy to include some ...

A bee nose dives into the center of a camellia growing on the land owned by Paul Heurkamp of Pearl River on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. (Photo by Chris Granger, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune) Are you ...

4. Flowers: Flowers: Angelonia, begonia, black-eyed Susan vine, blue daze, butterfly weed, bush daisy, cat’s whiskers, chrysanthemums, coleus, coreopsis, crossandra ...