While plant swapping throughout the seasons is a good method of livening up containers without commitment, sometimes a lower-maintenance plan for our patios is required – especially in fall when ...

Pill bugs, ants, and sometimes other critters may also be present. Submerging the entire pot in water for 30 minutes should force these and any others present to abandon the pot.

Just because your plants look drab and dull this fall doesn’t mean it’s time to stop watering. Although plants generally need less water in autumn, cool weather triggers a growth spurt in ...

Give some thought to the pots, the soil and the plants themselves.

Potted perennials that can be planted now include Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), garden phlox, German bearded iris, globe thistle, bee balm, catmint and day lilies.

So, if you plant one of your fall mums, it’s a good idea to give it a healthy layer of mulch. These shallow roots are also more susceptible to drying out in the winter, so plan on providing ...