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Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission You might think you need a yard and a lot of space in order to start a vegetable ...

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 ...

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If you start mid-May with small plantings (rather than seeds), by August you can skip the supermarket and enjoy homegrown eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes, says Max Apton, who also runs Sweet Clover ...

Backyard spaces—from gardens to patios—have become a true extension of the home, with more homeowners creating outdoor areas that feel like actual living rooms and serve as a place to escape. Going ...

The planters need to be big enough to stand out in front of the tallest buildings in the city. And each planting needs to look good for three months. You probably don’t have 5-foot-wide concrete bowls ...

Fall planting season is a great time to get your hands dirty. If you’ve ever wondered how to get a more lush and full look for your garden containers, there is a tried and true method that’s easy to ...

Whatever you have planted in the ground — from boxwood to tomatoes — garden designer Jon Carloftis has planted in containers. That's how he creates the verdant rooftop gardens for clients in New York ...

The start of growing season brings so much hope. The promise of leaves, blooms and berries all coming to fruition as the days warm and the sun shines. This spring, along with an array of annuals I’m ...