Choose a pot that is a good size, at least 14 or 16 inches in diameter, to avoid any top-heavy tumbles towards the latter end of summer and fall. Try these rustic pots, available from Amazon, which ...

A good rule of thumb is to choose a container that's twice as deep as the length of the mature carrot. So if you're growing a variety that's expected to mature to 8 inches long, then opt for a ...

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 ...

Don’t let limited space cramp your nut harvest dreams! With the right variety, container, and care, you can cultivate a ...

Even if you’ve got a beautifully designed garden, there are plenty of reasons to add plants in containers to your home. You can decorate a front porch or backyard patio with boxes or pots of flowers.

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

Once upon a time, Southern California was full of homes with yards full of gardens. Growing food was a given for many families, especially during the lean times such as the Great Depression and World ...

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

Question: I have a chrysanthemum in a container for fall. How long can it bloom and what should I do when the flowers decline? Answer: Enjoy your mum for the next three to four weeks as these are long ...

• When is the right time to harvest that outdoor pot plant in the fall? According to Grow It From Home co-founder Emily Gogol, there are two considerations at play: what’s going on in the plant’s life ...