A self-taught gardener once grew 180 pounds of fresh produce, including 63 pounds of tomatoes, from containers on a single ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

Key Points Use the thriller, filler, and spiller method for lush containers with height, coverage, and trailing plants.Start ...

For terrific spring and summer container gardens, you can't go wrong with these plants. Get inspired by our favorite potted ...

Once upon a time, Southern California was full of homes with yards full of gardens. Growing food was a given for many families, especially during the lean times such as the Great Depression and World ...

I plan on trying to add some containers to my garden this year and would like some advice on how to be successful. — Anita Singh, Park Ridge Containers planted with annuals can add a lot of interest ...

Container gardening can bring plant life and color to spaces such as patios. If you’re longing for a garden but are lacking land, container gardening could be a perfect way to bring ornamentals or ...

Enjoy the fresh-from-the-garden flavor of homegrown tomatoes. Grow one or more in a container, a dedicated vegetable garden ...

Cucumbers can grow well in containers when moisture conditions are properly managed. However, some common setup choices may hold your plants back from thriving.

The first week of May is full of color, so enjoy the beauty then get to work. Time to weed, feed and add new plants. May is also the main month for rhododendrons and azaleas to put on a show, so note ...

Q. Last year I made a small attempt at growing mainly vegetables and a few flowers in containers. I still have questions: ...