Whatever your planting style, deciding what to put in winter containers means you need to get creative with your choices. Your efforts will be totally on show as there's usually so little competition ...

Choosing flower and plant combinations for outdoor pots isn't just about picking the prettiest ones; all of the species should work together and create a blend of color, contrast, and texture for that ...

Looking to add a colorful touch to your planters? Create your own spring flower painted terracotta pots with this easy how to ...

Last year I tried my luck with a few plant containers. It seemed like they just weren’t as full as some containers I have seen. Should I have planted more plants than I did? When planting in ...

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 ...

Most people have probably heard of raised garden beds. With them, you can plant flowers or vegetables just about anywhere, even on a patio or a paved surface. However, probably not as many people know ...

After years of turning crates that carried screws and hinges for her mother’s hardware shop into firewood, Veronica Muganzi, a homeowner found a new purpose for them. “Though small, the wood was ...