From asters and rudbeckia to chrysanthemums and grasses, these late-season stars will revive tired pots and keep the color ...

Just two or three days without water can shut down flowering and cause plants to shift from growth mode into survival mode.

Use cascading blooms like Million Bells and Ivy Geranium to create overflowing floral displays in containers. The choice of flowers can vary from vibrant hot pinks in spring to cooler whites and blues ...

Discover beautiful flower pairings that combine complementary colors textures and growth habits to create eye catching ...

Answer: Make sure that your containers all have drainage holes. If you are reusing last year’s soil, loosen it with a hand trowel all the way to the bottom. Some people prefer to dump old soil into ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Ideal for planting in ...

Want to give your guests a party favor they'll actually want to take home? Skip the traditional gift bags and set up a DIY ...

We all know the fill, thrill, and spill formula for planting mixed containers, but often, it's the spillers that really set the mood. There's something romantic about the sight of flowers languidly ...

Question: I would like to plant flowers in hanging baskets and tubs. Could you give me some suggestions on how to do this successfully? Answer: I would suggest using containers that are at least 14 ...

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 ...