Watering can be a tricky art to master for container gardens as it does not take long for a plant to go from looking healthy to wilting. That fine line also comes into play between soil being too dry ...

Strawberries are a perfect plant for containers, especially hanging containers. They look gorgeous with the fruit drooping ...

Melinda Myers, a horticulturist and gardening expert, describes this ornamental grass as a compact version of the native ...

1. Locate your garden so it receives at least six hours of sun a day. 2. Choose containers with dark-colored interiors to give an impression of greater depth and to discourage algae growth. 3.Use ...

Learn where to put it, what to fill it with, and how to keep it healthy. Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things ...

There are few things in the garden that affect us the way water does. Water gardens fill our senses with beautiful sights, musical sounds and the fresh smell of nature. Whether it's an elaborate ...

Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that produces a harvest for over a decade when properly cared for. It just needs the right ...

These winter container gardening mistakes are easily avoidable. Here, gardening experts share how to prevent them happening ...

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A. Yes - the recent warm weather has gotten all of us gardeners itching to get our hands dirty!! And, while it may still be a little too early to plant some of our favorite herbaceous plants, it is a ...

What’s not to love about Colorado fall weather? Warm days and cool nights are perfect for checking out the changing colors in the high country. Pack a lunch, hike some trails and let nature inspire ...