Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Outdoor container garden with terracotta, stone, and metal planters - Maskot/Getty Images Some people are blessed to have plenty ...

Expansive, in-ground flowerbeds and vegetable gardens aren’t for everyone. Maybe you want to grow just a few plants — either because of limited space or a desire for a minimal gardening commitment. Or ...

King Louis XIV famously grew orange trees in the wooden boxes known as Versailles planters, but you don’t have to be rich, regal or into powdered wigs to enjoy the luxury of growing plants in pots.

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 ...

Houseplants often come to mind when you think of growing succulents. But many of these massive options grow several feet tall ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. I bought two really large pots to place around my pool and want to ...

A character actor can add drama, quirkiness or a splash of brightness to a Hollywood movie or a Broadway play. It’s the same role a container garden can play on a balcony, deck or one of those vast ...

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 ...

Raised garden beds are a wonderful way to grow vegetables, but not every plant is a perfect fit for this confined space. Some ...

Colleen Vanderlinden is a writer and gardening expert from Detroit, MI. She is the author of two books, including “Edible Gardening for the Midwest.” These bright orange cherry tomatoes have an ...