Strawberries are a perfect plant for containers, especially hanging containers. They look gorgeous with the fruit drooping ...

Pots, tubs, and half barrels overflowing with flowers add appeal to any garden, but container gardening can serve a practical purpose too. Container gardening is ideal for those with little or no ...

Repurposed garden containers made from household items are a great way to add personality and points of interest to your garden or patio. The possibilities of what you can turn into a planter are ...

The “thriller, filler, and spiller” container garden catchphrase has been around since the 1990s and has become familiar to the point of triteness for a reason—it is solid advice packaged in a ...

Bring life to your garden this winter with five ready-to-plant favourites that thrive in the cold. Here's how to plant up a ...

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 ...

Everybody loves plants in containers. Whether it’s giant pots of annual color, a few cherry tomatoes on a sunny balcony or a succulent on the back patio, containers provide all kinds of options for ...

Many gardeners may not have the space or desire to cultivate an extensive in-ground garden where they can grow their favorite flowers or vegetables. Residents of condominiums, apartments and ...

Many gardeners choose to raise plants in containers or in raised beds. Those with limited gardening space and those who love patio accents find that containers fit the bill. Those with poor soil or ...

Container gardens need more frequent watering than in-ground plants. Be sure not to allow the soil in containers to dry out completely between waterings, or the plant's fine roots may die.

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 ...