Don't let the hot, dry summer take a toll on your porch pots. Planting a nearly drought-proof container garden will keep your ...

Red flower clusters dangle from Dragon Wing begonia in this summer-proof pot. Dragon Wing begonias are heat-tolerant, vigorous growers thanks to their glossy leaves but do best in partial sun or shade ...

Even the most beautifully planned garden can benefit from a few well-placed container plants. Pots and planters add flexibility, personality, and instant impact—no digging required. Containers make it ...

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

Container gardening doesn't have to be expensive. By reusing containers, growing herbs strategically, pruning for bigger ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Container gardening opens the door to growing beautiful, healthy plants without needing a large yard to do it. Whether you're ...

Strawberries thrive in pots thanks to their shallow roots.

My local garden center has a lot of shrubs grown in containers, and I am interested in adding some new shrubs to my garden. Most of my experience has been with balled and burlapped shrubs, and I would ...

When most people think of container gardening, they think that seasonal pots of annuals are their only choice. While annuals do provide more options when it comes to providing color all summer long, ...

Sometimes it is fun to have plants that you can move on a seasonal basis to enjoy throughout the year. One way to do this is to plant shrubs in containers. You may want plants that you can enjoy on ...

Q: Is it possible to grow shrubs and evergreens in a container? If so, what do you do with them in winter? A: Absolutely you can grow woody plants in pots. Just keep them watered because soil in pots ...