"Because sweet potato tubers grow underground and need space for root development and for their vines to grow, choose a ...

What says summer more than a fresh, juicy tomato? Not much. So, it's no surprise that even people without big backyards are growing tomatoes in containers. However, choosing the right container could ...

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — Whether its for your porch or patio, a container garden adds so much color and texture. Large containers make a statement and you can plant many of your favorite flowers in one ...

Gardens come in all forms, including setting up a layered array of pots and planters. Fill them with long-blooming, colorful ...

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 ...

All hope isn’t lost for aspiring farmers who lack an abundance of green space. Potted gardens and containers can fill in the gaps for beginners, people with mobility issues and those who don’t have ...

I noticed Dutch flower bulbs in a store on sale at discounted prices. I would like to plant some if it isn’t too late. What do you recommend? It is not too late to plant Dutch flower bulbs for bloom ...

Most of us crave color in the landscape. Colorful flowers and foliage enliven a landscape and bring interest and beauty. We typically plant colorful flowerbeds to provide splashes of color. While ...

September and October can be tricky times of the year when it comes to our container plantings. Depending on our level of care, some of our pots may have pooped out by now while others are still ...

In its native Mexico, the cup-and-saucer vine (Cobaea scandens), also known as cathedral bells or Mexican ivy, is a perennial. Here, the climbing plant is usually cultivated as an annual. Its ...

Two of my favorite house plants have gotten quite large. How can I tell when it is time to move them to larger pots? How do I select the best potting soil and fertilizer?

Not only can you make plant containers for yourself, but you can also craft them gifts for family and friends since the ...