Container Gardening

Everything in this slideshow Cara and Will Meyers, owners of DIG Gardens in Santa Cruz, California, are on top of the vertical-gardening trend. “Vertical gardens […]

1. Natural Nooks and Crannies If you’ve got a gnarled old tree, it’s pretty much essential that it be fitted for a fairy door. At […]

Mistake No. 1: Using inexpensive soil Good soil is the key to success in any garden, but with containers it’s even more important because your […]

Everything in this slideshow Look for Unusual Plants Extra-special plants can make a big difference. Here, dracaena (a common houseplant) creates a tropical touch when […]

Group Containers for Flexibility Artfully arranged container gardens soften hardscapes and add living beauty that’s easily changed through the seasons. Pots are portable and flexible, […]

Everything in this slideshow Introduction When she was young, Lou Killilea discovered enchanting worlds in her shoebox dollhouses. Now a grown woman, Killilea still finds […]

Picking a Spot for Your Vegetable Container Garden Most vegetables grown in a vegetable container garden do best in full sun (at least 6 hours […]

Dress up your porch, patio, or entryway with our easy-to-follow planting recipes customized for growing conditions outside your home. Whether your outdoor spot is blanketed […]

Everything in this slideshow Angel’s Trumpet In full bloom, a good-size angel’s trumpet is absolutely arresting. The hanging flowers are indeed trumpet-shape and can reach […]

continue reading below You don’t have to live in the tropics to grow subtropical fruits such as lemons, oranges, grapefruits, passion fruits, and figs. By […]