Brightening a shady spot on your property (and by “shady,” we mean an area that receives less than 6 hours of sunlight per day) with containers full of blooms and greenery is easy once you understand ...

Melinda Myers, a horticulturist and gardening expert, describes this ornamental grass as a compact version of the native ...

We all know that plants need sunlight to survive, but what if that's precisely the thing your backyard is lacking? The cheery sight of some bright and colorful potted flowers might just be the perfect ...

Container gardens offer instant gratification to those who want to enjoy flowers and plants all summer long. Fill a pot with soil, pick your plants and voila! The payoff comes in having a beautiful ...

Container gardening makes growing your favorite plants easier, allowing you to move them around and manage their size. Begin ...

Every week, Telegraph gardening expert Helen Yemm gives tips and advice on all your gardening problems whether at home or on the allotment. If you have a question, see below for how to contact her.

Since pots trap water by their nature, using potting soil (instead of garden soil) provides better drainage. It’s best to use whatever brand of potting soil your local landscaping pros use—the ...

Dark pots are an easy way to give a little extra heat to plants that need it. Watch your watering, and your garden will ...

“My heart leaps up when I behold a rainbow in the sky.” This uninhibited and passionate confession was penned by William Wordsworth, a British poet, in 1802. The world has certainly changed in the ...

Think your shady balcony or patio is too dark for flowers? Think again! Discover 21 gorgeous plants that thrive in the shade, ...

Heidi's Lifestyle Gardens, a landscape design and installation firm, recently opened a new retail garden center, GrowHaus, offering plants (perennials, annuals, natives and edibles), garden materials ...