Ever find yourself staring at all those empty containers piling up in your kitchen and wondering if they could be useful? Turns out, your recycling bin is full of hidden treasures for gardeners.

The short answer: It depends on the plant and the container.

Viola × wittrockiana, commonly referred to as pansies, are like cabbages and leafy greens in that they love a little bit of ...

Add a bit of seasonal beauty to your front steps, window boxes, and other outdoor spaces with winter containers. Fill them with greenery, berries, cones, baubles and more. You’ll find many of these ...

Add a bit of seasonal beauty to your front steps, window boxes, and other outdoor spaces with winter containers. Fill them with greenery, berries, cones, baubles and more. You’ll find many of these ...

Squash and other crops growing in pots on a patio - matunka/Shutterstock Winter squash varieties with hard rinds are staples of comfort cooking when it's cold outside. They impart a sweet and earthy ...

You can sow seeds even in winter. With seed trays, warmth and a touch of patience, gardeners can easily sow seeds for newer ...

Gardens can look a little drab in the winter, especially when you live in a region with distinctive seasons. Once the temperature has seriously dropped, the spectacular crimson shades of deciduous ...

Even if you have a courtyard or patio garden, scent can fill the air.

Winter does not have to be a dull and lifeless balcony. You can enjoy vibrant colours and fresh scents in January also because of the selection of flowers. Certain winter-blooming plants like cold ...