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

Is there anything more delightful than planting your own edible herb garden? Herbs are fabulously aromatic and hold the secret to unlocking the flavor of many foods. Yet they have more to offer ...

A tipsy pot tower creates a whimsical optical illusion, as a stack of tilting containers that seems to defy gravity. But this quirky form of vertical gardening is also a functional option for those ...

Beautiful, delicious, aromatic and self-sufficient, herbs represent a form of perfection in the garden. Culinary herbs are singularly suited to growing in pots and other containers — they love a dry, ...

Herbs aren't the flashiest plants in the garden, but they are quietly attractive, highly useful and easy to grow. Parsley makes a frilly border. Fennel is a finely textured attraction for swallowtail ...

Container gardening is an excellent way to bring color, fragrance and beauty to small spaces, patios, or balconies. Whether you want a beautiful floral display or a fresh supply of herbs for your ...

Even if you’ve got a beautifully designed garden, there are plenty of reasons to add plants in containers to your home. You ...

Spring brings a patch of bluebonnets to Beth and Jim Murphy's garden. In late summer, dancing lady gingers flower in the shade and yard-long beans climb a string trellis in the sun. Brilliant yellow ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Everything kitchen-related feels a little more exciting when ...

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...