Many gardeners and homeowners decorate their porches and patios with pots full of plants in summer, but springtime offers an opportunity to welcome the new season with container plantings created ...

Fall is an exceptionally busy time for us gardeners, as we work hard to tick off all our planting tasks before the coldest weather arrives. If you've found yourself pushed for time this season, ...

Unlike its larger relatives, dwarf iris is ideal for indoor forcing thanks to its size, which makes it well-suited to container growing. Montgomery advises that this spring bulb requires about 10 to ...

A little planning now, big buzz later. This versatile plant pulls double duty — start in a container in winter and it will be ...

Several annual and perennial plants can add a splash of color to your landscape in early spring. Consider planting ranunculus in a pot or basket for a stunning display of pastel colors. Chives, while ...

When most home gardeners are pining for spring, you're getting ready to make things bloom. These 11 flowers are perfect to ...

Lamiums reach 8- to 12-inches high with a spread of 24 inches, making them a perfect spiller plant in mixed containers. At right, Pink Chablis lamium, Chandelier Yellow trailing snapdragon and Cottage ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about tomatoes, amaryllis, poinsettias, palms, vegetables and ...

I love to see the first daffodils poke their heads up on a cold day. They are a bright spot that makes my heart sing. They let me know that spring is coming soon even though it might still be cool ...

Viola × wittrockiana, commonly referred to as pansies, are like cabbages and leafy greens in that they love a little bit of ...