Strawberries are a perfect plant for containers, especially hanging containers. They look gorgeous with the fruit drooping ...

Growing plants in containers is a delighgtful way to bring greenery indoors, add height to landscape beds, and deliver color ...

Brick is one of the easiest, most durable building materials to work with. You can build a simple raised garden bed out of a ...

Radishes are perfect for small spaces and container gardening. They grow quickly, often ready to harvest in under a month, so ...

The “thriller, filler, and spiller” container garden catchphrase has been around since the 1990s and has become familiar to the point of triteness for a reason—it is solid advice packaged in a ...

Plant bulbs in containers now to enjoy potted blooms in the spring. Here's what you'll need to know — from pot selection to safe storage.

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 ...

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 ...

Growing plants in containers can be easier than growing them in the ground for many reasons. Among these are that soil, location, and climate can be controlled more easily. It allows us to have and ...

Many gardeners may not have the space or desire to cultivate an extensive in-ground garden where they can grow their favorite flowers or vegetables. Residents of condominiums, apartments and ...

blue and green hummingbird on a branch - Alexandre Pontes Gomes/Shutterstock Having hummingbirds flitting around your yard in the warmer months is a spectacular sight to see. They dart in and out of ...

Lisa Johnson offers best practices and tips for successful container gardening. Lisa Johnson, Horticulture Educator with Dane County Extension, reviews different container types, addresses container ...