Ceramic and plastic are common plant pot materials with big differences. Learn how each type retains moisture and how well it ...

Pretty much anything around your house that's hollow can be transformed into an indoor or outdoor planter. It doesn't even ...

Hostas like shady spots, needs lots of water, and are at risk of being eaten by slugs. Does that mean container planting is ...

Wooden plant pots bring a rustic charm that goes well with any garden or indoor space. Using reclaimed wood adds character ...

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The best time to plant mums in containers is in mid-to-late September. "If you want the most out of your mums, wait until ...

Pick healthy mums early in the season—choose plants with tight buds, not full blooms. Decide between hardy mums for ...

There are some bulbs to never plant in pots – this is usually because they grow into very large plants, that benefit from being able to grow very deep roots, or because they struggle in the drier and ...

We’re a day away from that point on the calendar that gardeners commonly call “safe planting time.” May 11 is the all-time latest “official” spring killing frost date for Harrisburg. That means it’ll ...

Jeremie Fant, director of conservation at Chicago Botanic Garden, has spent 15 years experimenting with growing native plants ...

While it’s certainly possible to start California native perennials, shrubs and trees from seed, most people buy plants that are growing in pots to transplant to the yard. By far the best time for ...