DENVER, Colorado — Heat can stress container plants. Always water thoroughly because, right now, your pots are full of thirsty roots. Fertilize with a bloom booster every week to ten days. I had to re ...

After a mild winter, a looming hard freeze means it's time to cover, move and prep plants.

Growing banana plants in containers is a rewarding way to enjoy lush tropical foliage, at home, especially if you don’t have ...

The short answer: It depends on the plant and the container.

Growing lemons in containers is an excellent option for urban gardeners with limited space. Lemon trees grow well in pots, ...

Q: I love clematis as there are so many different flower shapes, sizes and colors to choose from. I would like to plant them in pots to add something pretty to my outdoor seating space and use their ...

Pots and planters add instant color and flexibility. Learn how to choose containers, manage watering and soil, and pick ...

Balcony container plants need regular watering to stay healthy and vibrant. However, the timing of watering is essential to ...

There are areas in most landscapes where it is not practical or possible to create a flowerbed. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have color in those areas. A little imagination, a decorative container ...

How pots filled with annuals, grasses, herbs and more can transform any outdoor space King Louis XIV famously grew orange trees in the wooden boxes known as Versailles planters, but you don’t have to ...

Making your dream vegetable garden a reality when you have a small space is anything but impossible, thanks to container gardening! It may look more like window boxes and terracotta pots filled with ...