Instead of filling large planters with potting mix, use one of these materials to take up space at the bottom of the planter.

Gardening expert Fiona Jenkins said potted plants are a great way to add depth and dimension to a space and brighten up any ...

Whatever the size of the pot, proper drainage is imperative for healthy plants. “Drainage is essential for potted plants ...

Toy room clutter reaching an all-time high, but can't bear to throw out your kids old favorites? Repurpose them instead into ...

▪ Airplane plant, also known as spider plant. Hanging baskets in general are great accent plants, but these are some of the showiest. Many gardeners have plants that have been in their families for ...

sporting a large, golden flower that has a fuzzy texture. It stands 2 to 3 feet tall. Mexican sunflowers (Tithonia rotundifolia) are not true sunflowers, but they, too, perform well in pots.

Most of us are familiar with zonal-type geraniums and ivy geraniums, and often we prefer one or the other because of their ...

Thyme is another herb that is well-suited for balcony life and ideal for more culinary-focused gardeners. This herb is used ...

Many plants can be grown from seeds, but sometimes it's worth buying seedlings because not all plants grow quickly or easily ...

Columnisti Joyce Bupp's daughter hates snakes. On a recent visit to the Bupp farm, she spotted a snake in the yard. Chaos ensued as the two attempted to wrangle the ...

Take old, worn, or outgrown rain boots and repurpose them into decorative DIY planters, bird feeders, umbrella stands, and ...

Lisa and I sat in the front courtyard this week, watching the antics of 'our' hummingbirds. They were enjoying water from the ...