Mums are a go-to fall bloom for containers, but that also makes them a bit boring. Spice things up with other, equally pretty ...

Container gardening allows for gardeners to have more flexibility than traditional gardens. Plants can be raised or lowered, moved into sunny or shady areas, and protected from wildlife. Here is the ...

Follow these instructions and you'll have bountiful, delicious harvests in no time. Cucumbers are wonderful plants that will grow well in a summer garden, but if you're short on space, you can also ...

Have you ever gone to the grocery store for, say, milk, and left with a cartful of impulse buys? Well, I visited a couple of nurseries last week in search of one specific plant and left with nearly ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

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 ...

The secret’s out of the bag: Grow bags make great garden containers. Soil is the literal foundation of a healthy garden. Most container gardeners prefer a mix of ⅓ compost, ⅓ vermiculite, and ⅓ peat ...

Lisa Johnson offers best practices and tips for successful container gardening. Lisa Johnson, Horticulture Educator with Dane County Extension, reviews different container types, addresses container ...

These late-blooming perennials are a keystone plant, providing beauty and food. Learn where to best plant them and how to ...

• Pick your spot. Decide where you want to place your container. Will it be in the sun, shade or a mix? This will determine your plant choices.

A good rule of thumb is to choose a container that's twice as deep as the length of the mature carrot. So if you're growing a variety that's expected to mature to 8 inches long, then opt for a ...