People who live somewhere with ample outdoor space may have the room to spread out and make an in-ground garden—instead of being limited to planters like city-dwellers—but gardening in containers ...

There’s a lot of buzz about growing plants, vegetables and herbs in small spaces such as patios, balconies, even rooftop gardens. New types of containers are creating the excitement. Have you tried ...

A character actor can add drama, quirkiness or a splash of brightness to a Hollywood movie or a Broadway play. It’s the same role a container garden can play on a balcony, deck or one of those vast ...

Long gone are the days of plastic growing pots and basic terracotta planters. There seems to be an unspoken rule among design-led gardens banishing tacky plastic pots. And terracotta planters have ...

Containers are increasingly being used for gardening on balconies or indoors as they are so versatile. Knee-high containers are easier to maintain without bending or kneeling. Containers of various ...

Woman holding a starter pot with lavender flowers - Irina Shatilova/Shutterstock Plant lavender (Lavandula spp.) where it will grow best and you will be rewarded with a beloved perennial that blooms ...

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Good soil, sunshine, water: These are critical ingredients for healthy plants and a beautiful garden. Fertilizer? Not usually, said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The Morton Arboretum in ...