Choosing flower and plant combinations for outdoor pots isn't just about picking the prettiest ones; all of the species should work together and create a blend of color, contrast, and texture for that ...

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 ...

This is the time in the growing season when the bedding plants are in the ground, the petunia baskets are hanging on the front porch, the vegetable garden has been planted, and the enthusiastic ...

The winner of a free copy of "Container Theme Gardens," chosen at random from all entries, is Trudy Eby of Millersville. Here's what she had to say: "My all-time favorite flower in a container is a ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Container gardens offer instant gratification to those who want to enjoy flowers and plants all summer long. Fill a pot with soil, pick your plants and voila ...

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 ...

Container gardening is an excellent way to experience the joys of gardening, even if you have limited space or are new to the world of plants. It allows you to cultivate a variety of plants in ...

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 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As Colorado weather heats up, it’s time for gardeners — especially those with constrained spaces — to fill those pots and planters. Local experts and garden ...

Garden Walk Buffalo was as amazing as ever. I went with my friends Maria Blakeslee, Mary Hetrick and Mary Picardo. We covered a lot of gardens in six hours. There were so many creative garden ideas. I ...

Pots of marigolds or geraniums all lined up, rows of squared-off privet hedges, or little plastic pieces of “garden art” strategically placed throughout a yard don’t typically result in the kind of ...

Roman Gonzalez is the creator of the urban gardening blog MrBrownThumb, founder of the Chicago Seed Library, and a co-founder of One Seed Chicago. This week I toured Chalet Nursery and Garden Center ...