Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Potted plants are an excellent way to add color and beauty to your space. Growing your plants in containers makes it easy to ...

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...

Like lettuce, spinach grows fast and isn’t very tall, so it doesn’t put down deep roots. This makes it a terrific container ...

Have an extra section of gutter laying around? Drill some drainage holes along the bottom and mount it to a fence or exterior wall for an instant window planter box that won’t rot. Give it a new coat ...

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Add a bit of greenery to your front steps, window box or patio with a winter container garden. You'll find all the ingredients you need at your local garden center, craft store and maybe even a few in ...

There are many draws to vegetable garden container ideas, from their compact nature and flexibility through to the increased yields that each pot can produce. In fact, most vegetables grow well in ...

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I plan on trying to add some containers to my garden this year and would like some advice on how to be successful. — Anita Singh, Park Ridge Containers planted with annuals can add a lot of interest ...

Ever looked out at your garden in spring and noticed your favorite pots split or broken? It’s a common frustration, especially after a long winter. Cold weather is tough on outdoor containers, but ...

The short answer: It depends on the plant and the container.