Creating mixed containers with blooming plants and interesting foliage is one of my favorite gardening activities. If your outdoor space is limited, or if you live in a condo with only a patio or ...

If you have limited outdoor space but an undiminished desire to garden, container gardening offers the perfect solution. “They’re a fantastic way to add color and greenery for small outdoor spaces,” ...

Winter containers filled with greenery, colorful stems, cones, berries and more can brighten the landscape all winter long. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com.

If you’ve ever thought about caladiums for use in containers, you are part of a trend sweeping the country. Whether they are used as the only plant in the container or part of a mixed container design ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

Arguably, one of the biggest mistakes you want to avoid as a beginner gardener is spending too much money on tools and supplies. Pots, soil, fertilizer, seeds, trowels ... it all adds up quickly to a ...

Balcony gardens can be quite valuable for those living in urban areas with little outside space. They might not be big, but when they are carefully designed, balcony gardens can be truly magical ...

I plan on trying to add some containers to my garden this year and would like some advice on how to be successful. — Anita Singh, Park Ridge Containers planted with annuals can add a lot of interest ...

These common leafy greens are surprisingly well-suited to hanging pots. And by succession planting, you can enjoy a steady ...

Creating a garden that bursts with color year-round is a goal many gardeners have. But while it may be easy to create interest during spring and summer when many flowers are blooming, maintaining ...