While it might not be as easy to work with as a large garden, a small patio can still host a wide variety of beautiful ...

“I just moved to a home with very limited garden space, but with a large patio. I would like to try gardening in containers this summer. Can you provide advice on getting started?” There are many ...

Transform your patio, porch, or garden into a soothing retreat by growing these fragrant plants in pots and containers. From the sweet smell of gardenias and dianthus to the citrusy-spicy scent of ...

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Your outdoor patio living shouldn't be carried out on a bare stage. Plant lushly around the area and include collections of pots, and you'll have a leafy retreat that draws you out at any time of the ...

Clove trees, or Syzygium aromaticum, are native to hot, wet and sticky rainforest-like environments. While they tend to grow best in these terrains (cast your mind to tropical islands in Indonesia), ...

Want more spring blooms? Pots and containers are a wonderful way to bring a splash of color to your yard. Not only do they add more variety to your flora, but they can also be moved to areas of the ...

As summer turns into autumn, you might think it’s time to say goodbye to your blooming garden. Yet, fall is a fantastic ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. October Daphne is a super-hardy ...

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Many of our favorite flowers require full sun to grow. But, what about the corners and spots under trees that are shielded from light? Before giving up on finding blooms for the dark corners of your ...