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 ...

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 ...

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

Some containers have all the sun. Although, these shady planters are having plenty of fun without it. Plants like caladiums and creeping Jenny will thrive in the shade and add great color and movement ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

The second week of April is a gorgeous time in Western Washington, as the bulbs, rhododendrons and flowering trees and shrubs teach us about resurrection. Take the time to enjoy the show and then dig ...

Try these low-maintenance outdoor potted plants for an easy-care container garden that doesn't require a green thumb. If you're looking for low-maintenance outdoor potted plants, there's one rule to ...