If space is limited, but you still want to garden, try containers. Live in a condominium? Grow plants in portable pots. Only have a patio? Cultivate flowers and/or vegetables in movable old dishpans.

I plan on trying to add some containers to my garden this year and would like some advice on how to be successful. — Anita Singh, Park Ridge Containers planted with annuals can add a lot of interest ...

Helleborus niger (Christmas rose): If you buy these plants potted in bud now, they’ll often bloom in time for Christmas.

Container gardens offer instant gratification to those who want to enjoy flowers and plants all summer long. Fill a pot with soil, pick your plants and voila! The payoff comes in having a beautiful ...

Blackberries require specific growing conditions to thrive in containers, and certain varieties grow better in these compact ...

Container gardening is one of the fastest growing segments of gardening. However, container choice options can be overwhelming. Which one is best? First, consider where the container will be placed.

Container gardening can bring plant life and color to spaces such as patios. If you’re longing for a garden but are lacking land, container gardening could be a perfect way to bring ornamentals or ...

Many gardeners choose to raise plants in containers or in raised beds. Those with limited gardening space and those who love patio accents find that containers fit the bill. Those with poor soil or ...

Material, color, and size all matter when striving for optimal plant growth. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

Many gardeners choose to raise plants in containers or in raised beds. Those with limited gardening space and those who love patio accents find that containers fit the bill. Those with poor soil or ...