Strawberries thrive in pots thanks to their shallow roots.

If you thought you'd missed the window for building out an attractive container garden, fact is June is the perfect time for ...

Credit: Leigh Clapp A cocktail garden is one of the simplest ways to make a balcony or patio work harder over summer. By ...

If your container plants are drying out constantly in June then it's time to make some changes. The joyful task of watering ...

Learn how to grow tomatoes in pots with this comprehensive guide. Discover the best tomato varieties for container gardening, ...

Many people have plants in containers. Potted plants can be objects of art — both pot and plant — or they may hold favorite bulbs, coveted vegetables or a masterpiece of flowers and foliage, a living ...

Many of us grow tropical plants in containers to beautify our porches, patios and decks. These plants often live two lives, spending summer outside when the weather is warm and going inside during the ...

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 ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Self-watering pots can be incredibly convenient for certain plants, but when it comes to herbs, there's a better (and more ...

Last time, we looked at how the hours of sun in your space will influence what can grow productively. Of course, your choice of what to grow will also be influenced by what you love to eat. You might ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Learn how to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs in a contained space. You don’t need land to be a farmer. With the right kind of sun, ...