Looking to mix it up this year? Try growing some of these unique plants, no matter the size of your space. The warmer months bring us lush greenery and bright blossoms, but some of us don't have quite ...

This type of holly grows in tall and narrow shrubs. It works well in containers, especially in colder regions where you may ...

Creating mixed containers with blooming plants and interesting foliage is one of my favorite gardening activities. If your outdoor space is limited, or if you live in a condo with only a patio or ...

Container gardening opens the door to growing beautiful, healthy plants without needing a large yard to do it. Whether you're living in an apartment, condo, or a home with only a small patio or ...

Grow bush-type green beans in a container that is at least 24 inches wide. After the danger of frost has passed, sow seed ...

DeWITT, Iowa — Janis Harbison loves shopping for purses, buying as many as 10 at a time. It isn’t that she needs more bags for her personal belongings, though. These purses are for her garden. She ...

When I was in college, I had three pots with tiny plants growing on my windowsill. They were my connection with horticulture. Those long nights trying to figure out why a horticulture major was taking ...

A. While there are many benefits to growing in containers, the biggest drawback is water retention. A tomato planted in the ground, or even in a raised bed, has the luxury of spreading its roots far ...