Q.: What kind of flowers can I plant on my patio, in containers? My husband and I are in Germany (formerly from Millington) and each year we like to try something new. In the past, I have planted ...

If you're looking for container garden plants with year-round interest, this low-maintenance Japanese holly variety will ...

Perennials are a wonderful way to bring color to your garden year after year, whether it's a sprig of lavender or a cluster of chrysanthemums. However, for many, growing flowers and vegetables in ...

Container gardening has become so much more chic than red geraniums, vinca vines trailing over the edge, and a green spike in the middle for height. In addition to the scads of new annual flowers ...

DEAR JESSICA: I’m getting older and only want to use containers. What plants can survive the winter and come back? — Fran Bellows, Wantagh DEAR FRAN: When shopping for plants that will return year ...

Make the most of shady outside spaces by choosing container plants that will thrive in these conditions. If you're looking for ideas on arranging pots in the shade of a tall tree, nearby building, ...

Many gardeners and homeowners decorate their porches and patios with pots full of plants in summer, but springtime offers an opportunity to welcome the new season with container plantings created ...

As you prepare your landscape for winter, donâ t overlook the trees, shrubs and perennials you have growing in containers. These need a bit of extra protection to help them survive cold winter ...

Perennials and containers make a great gardening combination, but they will quickly go to pot if overlooked in the winter. Plant roots are vulnerable to freezing in containers, where the soil hardens ...

Not every perennial is meant for a container—and even seasoned gardeners can be surprised by which ones struggle! While container planting has its perks (like easy portability), it can also restrict ...