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 ...

Discover the six key factors to get right for growing Russian sage in containers, and guarantee your perennials thrive by ...

Pots and planters add instant color and flexibility. Learn how to choose containers, manage watering and soil, and pick ...

I continue to install plants all summer long and have done so with success for many years. Gardeners just need to pay close attention to the proper watering of plants installed in the summer, with ...

Start with the right pot size. Young fruit trees should generally be potted in a 5- to 10-gallon container. Gradually ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Sure, summer can be hot and muggy, but that doesn't mean your garden has to look drab and wilted. Many ...

We’ve arrived at summer 2024′s doorstep – plant-wise anyway. George Weigel is a retired Pennsylvania certified horticulturist who has been writing garden columns and tips for The Patriot-News and ...

The broiling sun, dry spells, and moisture-sucking hot breezes of summer aren’t exactly the ideal trifecta for planting new plants, but that doesn’t mean summer is a total planting no-go. Summer ...

There really is nothing quite like the scent of roses drifting through the air on a warm summer's day, especially when it's coming from your own garden. So if you're tempted to add more roses to your ...

If you filled your container gardens with pansies early this spring, they have provided lots of color but are starting to get a bit long in the tooth. Pull them out and plant containers for summer ...

I need some advice on the best practices to use for gardening with containers. I want to add some color to my patio this summer. — Debbie Johnson, Woodstock Start by purchasing a high-quality growing ...