These bold flowers will turn your porch, stoop, or windowsill into a striking display in no time.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. patio garden with container plants - Alonia/Shutterstock While the common Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) is considered an ...

Hosta plants, otherwise known as Hosta plantaginea, are a hardy perennial that love to be in shady spots where other plants struggle to thrive. There are lots of different varieties of hosta plant and ...

When I was in college, I had three pots with tiny plants growing on my windowsill. They were my connection with horticulture. Those long nights trying to figure out why a horticulture major was taking ...

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 ...

If you don't have space for a full garden, or you just prefer the convenience of containers, try these easy-to-grow perennials that thrive in pots.

There’s a lot of buzz about growing plants, vegetables and herbs in small spaces such as patios, balconies, even rooftop gardens. New types of containers are creating the excitement. Have you tried ...

Have you ever gone to the grocery store for, say, milk, and left with a cartful of impulse buys? Well, I visited a couple of nurseries last week in search of one specific plant and left with nearly ...

Have you ever gone to the grocery store for, say, milk, and left with a cartful of impulse buys? Well, I visited a couple of nurseries last week in search of one specific plant — and left with nearly ...

Do you think vegetables belong only in long rows or raised beds? If so, it may be time to rethink your idea of vegetable gardening. Everyone probably has space to grow a few for fresh eating.

When buying a planter, there’s more to consider than just how it looks. The type of pot you use for your indoor plants can determine how healthy — or unhealthy — they are, according to EJ Kaga, CEO of ...