Helleborus niger (Christmas rose): If you buy these plants potted in bud now, they’ll often bloom in time for Christmas.

Are you using a pot that is too small for your plant? Many people have plants in containers. Potted plants can be objects of art — both pot and plant — or they may hold favorite bulbs, coveted ...

When I was in college, I had three pots with tiny plants growing on my windowsill. They were my connection with horticulture. Those long nights trying to figure out why a horticulture major was taking ...

Dahlia plants are arguably one of the most beautiful fall flowers for pots. They flourish in full sun but can also thrive in ...

Blackberries require specific growing conditions to thrive in containers, and certain varieties grow better in these compact ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Learn how to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs in a contained space. You don’t need land to be a farmer. With the right kind of sun, ...

There are lots of types of daffodils to choose from, but the easiest to grow in pots are those with shorter stems. For ...

Whether you have limited room for a garden or simply don’t want to do that much, there’s an option these days that works for everyone: container gardens. Container gardens are the one-pot wonders of ...

How pots filled with annuals, grasses, herbs and more can transform any outdoor space King Louis XIV famously grew orange trees in the wooden boxes known as Versailles planters, but you don’t have to ...

If you enjoy the savory taste of olives, then you should consider saving the pit so you can grow your very own tree. Native to the Mediterranean region, the evergreen olive tree is a beautiful ...

Herbs aren't the flashiest plants in the garden, but they are quietly attractive, highly useful and easy to grow. Parsley makes a frilly border. Fennel is a finely textured attraction for swallowtail ...