Container Gardening

Combine a quartet of easy-growing herbs in a simple 12×12-inch container A: English thyme (Thymus vulgaris — 1 B: Tricolor sage (Salvia officinalis ‘Tricolor’) — […]

A bit of pruning benefits trees and shrubs, and it yields a cache of free crafts supplies. Consider clipping twigs from dogwoods (with colorful bark), […]

1. Plant conifers in containers with drainage holes, and use a high-quality, well-draining soil. 2. Select container plants rated for one USDA Zone colder than your area. […]

1. Pick Small Plants Considering terrarium plants are typically held in an enclosed space, select species that thrive in humidity. Some top picks include: Trailing […]

Red Hot The simple secret to a successful, eye-catching monochromatic container garden: a mix of foliage shapes, sizes, and textures. Wispy stems of ‘Fireworks’ fountaingrass […]

Mini Hostas at a Glance The American Hosta Society classifies mini hostas (they prefer “mini” to “miniature”) as plants with leaf blades no longer than […]

What some consider junk — an old hand-crank meat grinder, a discarded ammo box, a rusted-out brake drum, even an empty beer can — Austin […]

continue reading below Materials 18-inch-diameter, 8-inch-deep pot Cactus mix potting soil, small bag Five fist-size rocks Dwarf Euphorbia milii (half gallon) 25 succulent cuttings, assorted […]

The living sculptures of bonsai (pronounced bone-sigh, Japanese for tree in a tray or pot) are potted plants that are intentionally dwarfed by pruning the […]