You don’t need a garden plot to grow fresh produce. Planting vegetables and herbs in containers is an excellent alternative to conventional gardens. By finding the sunniest location available – such ...

Many gardeners choose to raise plants in containers or in raised beds. Those with limited gardening space and those who love patio accents find that containers fit the bill. Those with poor soil or ...

Container gardening is an excellent way to experience the joys of gardening, even if you have limited space or are new to the world of plants. It allows you to cultivate a variety of plants in ...

If you want to have success in container gardening, start with a good potting mix. Pre-mixed commercial varieties sold at nurseries can work well, but if you're a DIY type, you might want to mix your ...

Container gardening is fun, convenient, and a great way to add a splash of color to your porch or balcony. But you'll eventually start losing your plants if you make one common mistake, even if you're ...

My garden is not big, but I’m an avid planter. How do I expand my gardening horizon? Pots! Pots let me plant in places where I can’t plant in the ground and provide visual interest to the garden. With ...

Every Saturday morning as I browse through this section of the Toronto Star, I am reminded of how this city is changing in dramatic ways. An article a few weeks ago in the New Homes & Condos section ...

May is the month to assemble pots and containers for the rest of the growing season. They aren’t just for summer; spared an early frost, tender container plants can still look great at the end of ...