If you're growing from seed, marigolds are probably the fastest-growing flowers you can find, says Laura Irish-Hanson, a ...

Not every plant will thrive in a window box on a south-facing facade or a sun-filled patio full of terracotta planters, but ...

Salvia guaranitica, or black & bloom, has gorgeous, dark blue flowers that set a moody tone in any garden. It grows quickly ...

When selecting perennials for container gardening, it's important to choose plants that thrive well in confined spaces, ...

If you lack garden space but want to attract hummingbirds, check out the plants in our lineup. These hummingbird magnets live ...

Roses make great container plants and they climb beautifully if trained. While you might think of roses as finicky and difficult to grow, newer cultivars and hybrid varieties sow that the plant's ...

“Container gardens are a great way to add some color.” Here, she shares five of her all-time-favorite container plants: Million bells (Calibrachoa hybrid) comes in a huge variety of colors and is ...

What flowers do well during the rest of the summer? Answer: Setting container plantings where you need the color creates great accents for the summer. One reminder is they need attention to water ...

There are a few camellia varieties that can survive our winters, but if you want to try them all or are short on space, they do great as container plants too! Alex Calamia Feb 26, 2025, 11:22 AM ...

Many herbs can be grown through the summer, so for everyone who likes to eat, why not grow a culinary herb in your garden or patio? Many herbs are well adapted to container gardening. The ...

Succulent plants also make great container plants. Clay, or terra cotta, containers are wonderful for succulent plants because they “breathe” and provide excellent drainage as are glazed ...