Potted plants are an excellent way to add color and beauty to your space. Growing your plants in containers makes it easy to control the soil and water conditions. It also makes it a breeze to move ...

“For popular container-grown plants such as hydrangeas, gardenias, and azaleas, choose well-draining soil that facilitates adequate airflow, moisture retention, and nutrition,” explains McConnell.

By choosing quick-to-grow plants and following these tips, you'll be well on your way to a successful container garden. Enjoy the process, experiment with different plants, and revel in the ...

It’s called the garden three-year rule which says that a plant will sleep its first year, creep its second and leap in its third year. This is how that works. When you buy new perennials, no matter ...

Forget spending lots of money on a shiny new planter; make do with what you have for a container garden that is truly unique.

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Check out new varieties of annual and perennial plants, including the 'Cookies and Cream' hibiscus, Golden Feathers polemonium and Supertunia Tiara petunia.