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 ...

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 ...

Don’t fret if you’re without a yard to grow the flowers or fruit trees of your dreams. A wide variety of plants can thrive in containers that can perk up the appearance of your front porch, deck or ...

If you can't bring your terra-cotta pots all the way inside for winter, you can still keep them safe from cold weather damage ...

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 ...

Elephant ears are only winter-hardy in Zones 9 and up, and they grow best in warm weather. Once temperatures fall below 50°F, ...

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 ...

Just because you don't keep your plants top of mind, doesn't mean you can't grow them. Many herbs practically thrive on ...

Q. What is the best way to protect the plants in small cement garden troughs? I have several of these outdoor containers filled with tiny conifers, sedums and dwarf ornamental grasses. –Marilyn ...

‘Growing the carrots in containers will give some protection from the fly as they fly close to the ground, however, covering with the mesh will give you an extra level of protection.’ Tucking the mesh ...

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 ...