Pots, tubs, and half barrels overflowing with flowers add appeal to any garden, but container gardening can serve a practical purpose too. Container gardening is ideal for those with little or no ...

Many potential gardeners miss the joy of growing plants because they think they don’t have space. But they can grow vegetables in the smallest spaces. A few containers and some specially bred ...

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 ...

Growing vegetables, herbs and flowers in containers opens up the gardening world, whether you only have space on a patio or wish to keep certain plants close to the kitchen. Whatever the size of the ...

It's a sacred principle of container gardening, but putting crocks at the bottom of a container can do more damage than good. Dig deep: using crocks, left, will reduce the volume of compost that is ...

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 ...

Lime' Nandina, a non-invasive variety with vibrant chartreuse foliage. Get to know the ideal light, soil, and water ...

The houseplants are back inside, the pots of annuals have been emptied and the containers won't be replanted until the spring. But in this rush to lay bare the winter garden, we may be missing an ...