Some container garden experts say that some pots are better for certain kinds of plants. For example, cacti do better in dryer soil so a terra-cotta pot with a drainage hole would be a better choice ...

What says summer more than a fresh, juicy tomato? Not much. So, it's no surprise that even people without big backyards are growing tomatoes in containers. However, choosing the right container could ...

Q: I want to plant some flowers around my home but I don’t have very good soil. What can I do to make sure I have beautiful plants all summer? A: It is the time of year that we want to get vegetables ...

It's a sacred principle of container gardening, but putting crocks at the bottom of a container can do more damage than good. Dig deep: using crocks, left, will reduce the volume of compost that is ...

Containers need at least one drainage hole. After you water your plants, they water needs to drain out so that the plant's roots can get plenty of air as well, if the roots sit in stagnant water they ...

If you’re an avid gardener, the prospect of so many weeks of drab winter without a garden to enjoy can seem dismal. That’s when containers of colorful plant combinations, placed on the porch, patio or ...

Searing summer heat. Minuscule annual rainfall. Nearly nonexistent humidity. Arid soil that’s more like cement than dirt in many places. No wonder that even the most experienced local gardeners ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Container gardening is one way to stay in the gardening game while the soil dries out. It gives you freedom and flexibility. No space, poor soil, just a ...