A pretty pot chocked full of cool-season plants provides instant gratification and a distraction from a sleepy winter garden. It's also a great idea for any gardeners on your gift list. You'll find ...

Container gardens yield many benefits — not the least of which are lovely, low-maintenance landscapes and fresh veggies bursting from small spaces. “The biggest benefit is that container gardening is ...

Now is when you may be able to start planting container gardens that are in a protected location such as on a porch or warm patio. Many annuals such as lobelia, geraniums and petunias can handle cool ...

A recent visit to The Landings shopping center in Columbus Georgia taught me a little lesson. I have been too restricted in my thinking when it comes to selecting plants for mixed containers, Shasta ...

Brighten up your patio, deck or front entrance with containers. They're an excellent way to add color, fragrance and beauty where plantable space is limited or non-existent. Brighten up your patio, ...

Many of us have an ambivalent relationship with the public and their view of our outdoor spaces. Sometimes we want to show off our hard work, and sometimes we crave privacy. Achieving a sense of ...

A demonstration on how to plant in containers and advice on giving our garden a makeover. Tonya Ashworth, UT Extension Agent-Fayette County, demonstrates planting in containers. And Carol Reese, ...

Even though you can’t be growing petunias and pansies this time of year, that doesn’t mean all of your outdoor containers have to be packed away until spring. Containers bring a bright spot amidst the ...

Perk up your containers and add a bit of sparkle to your landscape with bright colors, unusual materials or a unique purpose. Include an elevated garden to increase planting space and make planting, ...

Container plants can be a great option for anyone, from the most gung ho, dirt-under-the-fingernails gardeners to more casual ones who want pretty flowers without all the sweat and grime. You don't ...