Elephant ears are only winter-hardy in Zones 9 and up, and they grow best in warm weather. Once temperatures fall below 50°F, ...

Don't be sad about summer ending—these container plants will brighten up your cool-weather days. Westend61/Getty Images The end of summer is the perfect time to refresh your porch or patio containers.

Sacred fig trees grow large when planted in the ground, but in containers, they stay relatively small, making them easy to ...

If you live in an urban area you probably have plenty of under-utilized shady spaces that can be improved by introducing plants that thrive in these conditions. While shade-loving plants for ...

Container plants are a wonderful option for smaller gardens, or backyards where there's more patio than dirt. However, while there are plenty of vegetables, herbs, and flowers that thrive in pots, not ...

Many people gravitate toward the round, globe-shaped radishes, and their small size makes them easy to grow in containers. Longer, daikon-type radishes are reminiscent of carrots but can also be grown ...

Growing lemon trees in containers isn't hard if you give them light, water, and good soil. Here are some tips for growing and ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida residents about sunflowers, fan flowers, poinsettias, sod and cocktail ...

Boost the flavor and beauty of your landscape by adding a few ornamental edible plants to your garden beds and containers. Look for opportunities to substitute ornamental vegetables, fruit, herbs and ...

When choosing a container for gardening, consider its material, placement, and drainage capabilities. Terracotta pots are porous and require frequent watering, while glazed pots retain moisture better ...

By Linda GeistUniversity of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. — As frost approaches, gardeners are tempted to dig up plants and place them in pots for use indoors. Too often, the results are ...

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I have several nice houseplants growing in pots beneath large shade trees in my landscape. I’m ...