Red flower clusters dangle from Dragon Wing begonia in this summer-proof pot. Dragon Wing begonias are heat-tolerant, vigorous growers thanks to their glossy leaves but do best in partial sun or shade ...

Growing plants upside down can be a great way to diversify your garden. Inverted gardening offers benefits for both vegetable ...

Not every plant will thrive in a window box on a south-facing facade or a sun-filled patio full of terracotta planters, but ...

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 ...

The containers you’re going to use for seasonal plantings should have at least one bottom hole for drainage. A layer of ...

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 ...

If your knees have started dreading heading out to the garden, you may have a problem that seed packets cannot fix. For ...

Searing summer heat. Minuscule annual rainfall. Nearly nonexistent humidity. Arid soil that’s more like cement than dirt in many places. No wonder that even the most experienced local gardeners ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Container gardens offer instant gratification to those who want to enjoy flowers and plants all summer long. Fill a pot with soil, pick your plants and voila ...

While recycling all kinds of containers as planters for veggie or herb seedlings seems like a good idea, you need to check if the ones you're using are safe.

The first week of May is full of color, so enjoy the beauty then get to work. Time to weed, feed and add new plants. May is also the main month for rhododendrons and azaleas to put on a show, so note ...