Strawberries are a perfect plant for containers, especially hanging containers. They look gorgeous with the fruit drooping ...

Repurposed garden containers made from household items are a great way to add personality and points of interest to your garden or patio. The possibilities of what you can turn into a planter are ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I bought two really large pots to place around my pool and want to ...

Perlite, a volcanic rock, is a common ingredient in potting mixes. It improves drainage, aeration and water retention in soil. Perlite is lightweight and can be added to in-ground gardens, but it's ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

From the choice and arrangement of your pots to how you think about what goes in them, one garden designer has some advice for you. 18 Photos View Slide Show › By Margaret Roach It’s a spring ritual: ...

Yes, you can grow garlic in containers. If there is a lack of garden space in full sun, then container growing could be good for you. Gardeners who have had problems with white rot and Fusarium basal ...

While it may be possible to start off growing these vegetables in containers, at a certain point, they’ll need more space to reach maturity and thrive. If your garden space is limited to what you can ...