Hypertufa containers are porous, rock-like planters that you can make at home. The basic ingredients include Portland cement, peat moss, and either vermiculite or perlite. Mix the dry ingredients ...

Even the most beautifully planned garden can benefit from a few well-placed container plants. Pots and planters add flexibility, personality, and instant impact—no digging required. Containers make it ...

Have you ever thought about growing vegetables in containers? It's a great method when suitable land is not available, and it's also physically easier. That makes containers good for older vegetable ...

Red flower clusters dangle from Dragon Wing begonia in this summer-proof pot. Dragon Wing begonias are heat-tolerant, ...

In North Clairemont, master gardener Skye Resendes has created an outdoor haven for herself. Her working garden is an escape from the pressures of her career as a civil attorney. And it’s not just ...