For example, in USDA hardiness zone 3, concrete and composite plastics will offer the best protection, in zone 4, fiberstone ...

Gardeners -- and plants -- can be so fickle. Get a landscape going, then one or the other of you decides it's a no-go. Plants that were thriving suddenly wither away. A design scheme you loved now has ...

Bare-root perennials may not look so exciting when they first arrive, but with some careful planting and care, they can ...

We all want what is best for our beloved houseplants. So, if there's a chance that putting rocks at the bottom of a planter is going to help them flourish, any good plant parent would do it, right?

Rock and stone are one of the most versatile and durable materials you can use when landscaping a yard. While wood will eventually rot, and plastic, no matter its form, will always give landscape more ...

Containers are a popular do-it-yourself project, or they can be done by a landscape designer or gardener as part of a larger project. Most retail nurseries have container gardening supplies, and some ...

Container plants can be a great option for anyone, from the most gung ho, dirt-under-the-fingernails gardeners to more casual ones who want pretty flowers without all the sweat and grime. You don't ...

One of my former co-workers prides himself on having the craziest container choices. I will never forget the day when I walked by his old F150 truck and saw a coconut-lined window box attached to his ...

The use of plantable containers for growing groundcover plants has been studied by researchers. They evaluated plants with potential for a rapid turnover system with multiple planting dates for ...

Want to go patriotic with some coronation containers which will provide a splash of red, white and blue amid the bunting and party poppers? If you have a sheltered spot or can provide cover in case of ...