1. Locate your garden so it receives at least six hours of sun a day. 2. Choose containers with dark-colored interiors to give an impression of greater depth and to discourage algae growth. 3.Use ...

There are few things in the garden that affect us the way water does. Water gardens fill our senses with beautiful sights, musical sounds and the fresh smell of nature. Whether it's an elaborate ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

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

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

Spring is in full swing, and that means temperatures are rising and tank-tops, shorts, and flip-flops are the preferred attire. As highs reach steadily into the mid to upper 90s, any outdoor activity ...

Strawberries are a perfect plant for containers, especially hanging containers. They look gorgeous with the fruit drooping over the edges of a planter—and being up in the air makes them easy to ...

If you love the idea of having a backyard pond but don't have the space—or even the yard!—to put one in, a water garden in a container is a deck and balcony-friendly alternative. Photo by Editor B.

Gardening is medicine for the soul, according to Master Gardener Dee Toole of Danville. “Some days, I don’t feel good. My knee hurts and I have to go out there to water because my little plants need ...

A guide to improving drainage and reducing damage from freezing by simply elevating pots a few inches off the ground for ...