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 is a very popular topic for Southern California gardeners. Most homes do not have a lot of gardening space, either because of tiny lot size or no lot at all (in the case of condos ...

It just isn't summer without zucchini in the garden. However, these delicious vegetables can take up a lot of valuable real estate—unless you grow them in containers. Growing zucchini in containers ...

The right soil helps container plants thrive, but sometimes we neglect to take the steps to ensure that our greenery is potted in the appropriate medium to support it. Garden soil is an amendment ...

Q: I have had trouble growing Russelia (firecracker fern) in pots. They get full sun. I bring them in during cold weather. I keep the soil moist and give them fertilizer. They thrive in the ground ...