We all know that plants need sunlight to survive, but what if that's precisely the thing your backyard is lacking? The cheery sight of some bright and colorful potted flowers might just be the perfect ...

Pots and containers offer a superb alternative to planting in the ground. This is especially true in areas of your garden that have little or no soil, like wooden decks, concrete patios, and small, ...

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 ...

With a couple decades of experience, garden author Pamela Crawford has mastered easy and instant container gardens and pinpointed the best plants for the Southern landscape. Yet there was one area of ...

Q.: What kind of flowers can I plant on my patio, in containers? My husband and I are in Germany (formerly from Millington) and each year we like to try something new. In the past, I have planted ...

Bare-root perennials may not look so exciting when they first arrive, but with some careful planting and care, they can ...

MILWAUKEE -- Not enough garden for everything you want to grow? Plant a tub 'o taters to grow on your patio or deck. See how easy it is! Growing flowers and vegetables in containers has its advantages ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

The All-America Selections organization has been providing information about new and improved flowers and vegetables since ...