Garden centers love a buzzword, and “self-watering” pots sit right at the top of the marketing pile. These containers promise lush plants with minimal effort, yet many gardeners feel underwhelmed once ...

Plant three-quarters of your container with permanent (perennial) plants. They will last for years. Then the only money you ...

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 ...

Many gardeners choose to raise plants in containers or in raised beds. Those with limited gardening space and those who love patio accents find that containers fit the bill. Those with poor soil or ...

Punch up your pots when the temperature rises with these styles. Plus, browse tried-and-true species to fill out your outdoor oasis. Midsummer is when containers can really stand out. Perennials in ...

The secret’s out of the bag: Grow bags make great garden containers. Soil is the literal foundation of a healthy garden. Most container gardeners prefer a mix of ⅓ compost, ⅓ vermiculite, and ⅓ peat ...