When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: thejoyofplants.co.uk A lovely way to inject some color and life into your outdoor spaces ...

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

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

Knowing how to fertilize container plants can make a huge difference to the health and performance of your plants. Whether you are growing tasty homegrown crops, stately topiary or a spectacular ...

With space to spare outdoors, I haven't felt the need to grow crops in containers. Yet I've been urging folks without outdoor space to do it -- to turn their balconies, decks and rooftops into food ...

Sweet potatoes are a popular crop to grow in home vegetable gardens, and the delicious, versatile tubers can be roasted, mashed, chipped, and more, once lifted. If you are worried you don’t have the ...

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 ...

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

Gardeners know that salad crops are among the easiest, most productive to grow, and that spring brings some of the most delicious ingredients. A small plot or even a few containers can produce the ...

No envy is quite as green as vegetable garden envy, and like a weed, it’s bound to crop up each summer. Dinner parties throughout the season begin with simple salads of charmingly unusual cucumbers ...