Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Potted plants in containers Brightening a shady spot on your property (and by “shady,” we mean an area that receives less than 6 ...

If you live in an urban area you probably have plenty of under-utilized shady spaces that can be improved by introducing plants that thrive in these conditions. While shade-loving plants for ...

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These spring plants are lovely options for container gardens. Learn about the various attributes that make them so good for ...

Shady corners of a garden can provide a headache at the best of times. When that shady spot is only suitable for containers it means two factors you need to consider, they need to be happy in pots and ...

Looking for some shade loving, beautiful plants to place in containers and window boxes? Consider begonias and impatiens for their gorgeous flowers along with caladiums and coleus for their colorful ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Ideal for planting in ...

My flowers in containers deteriorate by midsummer. Could you give some suggestions for containers that perform well throughout the summer? The four most important factors for long-lasting container ...

Many homeowners increase the aesthetic appeal of their patio by adding plants. But patios often have a roof, pergola, or deep overhang to cut direct sun. This means your plants will have to sit in ...

Agapanthus plants grown in containers add an exotic touch to your flower garden. Then in winter, they make an attractive houseplant indoors.

Containers of orange pansies and red mums are among the clearest signs that autumn has arrived in the garden. But the problem with falling back on these tried-and-true annuals is they don't last more ...

There are lots of plants to grow for color in the shade in the summer. Here is some information about begonias, pentas, caladium, coleus and fire spike. The weather this spring and summer is a special ...