Arguably, one of the biggest mistakes you want to avoid as a beginner gardener is spending too much money on tools and supplies. Pots, soil, fertilizer, seeds, trowels ... it all adds up quickly to 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 ...

I plan on trying to add some containers to my garden this year and would like some advice on how to be successful. — Anita Singh, Park Ridge Containers planted with annuals can add a lot of interest ...

Cold weather doesn’t have to mean the end of your gardening joy, and winter doesn’t need to turn your green thumb into a ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

Winter containers filled with greenery, colorful stems, cones, berries and more can brighten the landscape all winter long. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com.

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 ...

Classic country garden ideas have been replicated across the globe, with lovers of the look taking inspiration from both grand country houses and smaller plots that surround rustic homes with colorful ...

For the adventurous, pots allow for growing almost any rose you want. You could encourage a large climber to grow as a shrub ...

Extend the life of you garden pots by cleaning them and storing them during winter. Moisture can freeze and lead to cracked or broken containers.