You may think of summer as the season for garden color. But winter’s cooler nights, balmier days and occasional rain are a climatic advantage for growing color in containers. Gardeners who get that ...

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, ...

Whether you have a large or tiny space, you can design a vegetable garden to grow fresh produce. There are many different layouts for vegetable gardens, from vertical gardening to raised beds to ...

This video is all about thinking how to create a beautiful container garden on porches, patios and decks with potted plants that are easy to care for and don't require babysitting with a water hose!

To create a beautiful container garden, landscape designer Jan Johnsen recommends using plants with contrasting leaf textures and varying growth habits. She suggests three different kinds of plants to ...

While houses are getting larger, yards are getting smaller, just when vegetable gardening is coming into vogue. But the good news is that doesn’t mean you can’t grow veggies and flowers in the ...

The planters need to be big enough to stand out in front of the tallest buildings in the city. And each planting needs to look good for three months. You probably don’t have 5-foot-wide concrete bowls ...

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 ...

Kuziki/Getty Images Succulent container gardens add just the right touch of sculptural interest and natural life to a space. In a matter of minutes, you can create your own customized little garden, ...

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 ...

Container gardening is a wonderful way to grow more plants without needing a large garden plot. You can container garden ...

This May, there's a lot happening in the Lancaster County region to help you grow. There are plant sales and plant exchanges. Join a class (in-person) to make container gardens, floral centerpieces ...