Pots and planters add instant color and flexibility. Learn how to choose containers, manage watering and soil, and pick ...

If you have a small patio, you can still create a lush garden. The trick is to rely on various planters, hangers, and containers to hold all of your favorite plants. Flowers are a great option, as ...

Transform your patio, porch, or garden into a soothing retreat by growing these fragrant plants in pots and containers. From the sweet smell of gardenias and dianthus to the citrusy-spicy scent of ...

No backyard? No problem! From mapping out your space to picking the perfect planters, our Master Gardener explains how to ...

Witch hazel has scented flowers that can be vivid orange, yellow or red, standing out on any grey January day. Plants such as ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. October Daphne is a super-hardy ...

Garden lovers without sprawling lawns or flower beds are being urged to embrace the joys of container gardening. Planting in pots is not only space-efficient, but also a creative, low-commitment way ...

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 ...

Native plants are the new darlings of the landscaping world, which is shifting its focus from ornamentals to building habitat to help hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinators ...

Barbara Chung may have the tiniest habitat garden in Los Angeles — some 200 mostly native plants in pots on her 7-by-20-foot townhouse terrace — and she’s happy to erase any doubts about whether patio ...

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Growing banana plants in containers is a rewarding way to enjoy lush tropical foliage, at home, especially if you don’t have ...