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, ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

If you’re looking for a simple yet stunning way to dress up your yard with beautiful flowering plants and lush greenery, look no farther than a DIY container garden! These small displays are easy to ...

Once the fall harvest is in, it seems like there's little for us gardeners to do but peruse seed catalogs and make plans for spring. But if you want to keep growing food throughout the winter, there's ...

Designing a container garden provides double the excitement of in-ground gardening since you get to choose both your pots and plants. Standard pots and planters are the norm, but you can use any type ...

If you have limited outdoor space but an undiminished desire to garden, container gardening offers the perfect solution. “They’re a fantastic way to add color and greenery for small outdoor spaces,” ...

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...

Question: I want to garden at home, but I have limited space. Can I grow a thriving container garden here in Sonoma County? Answer: Absolutely! Container gardening is not only a space-saver, it’s also ...

The word is out — container gardening is for both novice and experienced gardeners alike. It’s the perfect way to experiment with plants, delve into edibles, and exercise creativity. No longer limited ...

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 ...

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 ...

The evergreen shade-loving shrub known as fatsia japonica “Spider’s Web” became a focal point for several of the winning container garden designs at the 2024 Northwest Flower and Garden Festival.