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.

Using the right-sized containers with proper drainage helps prevent root issues. Pair plants with similar needs together, avoid crowding, and don’t overwater or overfeed. Always use potting mix, not ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Fall container planting can be a fun and creative time for gardeners. It allows us to not only reuse what we already have, but also incorporate new plants and materials, which ...

Pots and planters add instant color and flexibility. Learn how to choose containers, manage watering and soil, and pick ...

Mix and match thrillers, fillers, and spillers for spectacular spooky season containers. While brightly colored flowers in containers are always eye-catching, dark-hued plants and containers can be ...

I am always looking for ways to be more efficient with my gardening at home. I don’t mulch established planting beds in my garden and I prefer a more natural look. This natural aesthetic does not ...

As the gardening season winds down, consider preparing a pleasant spring surprise for yourself. Fall is the perfect time to create a container garden of spring bulbs that you can enjoy indoors before ...

School’s back in session for plant parents too. Throughout the Lancaster County region in September are classes to make something green and learn about your garden and houseplants. There also are lots ...

Be sure a feed your container plantings with two types of fertilizer to ensure your plants make it till fall. (Veronica Lorson Fowler) Buy Photo I visited my sister in Amish-country in Pennsylvania in ...

There's not much that rivals spring bulb bloom in the garden. The anticipation all winter. The inevitable forgetting where you planted bulbs or that you planted any at all. And then the show. It’s a ...

In Louisiana, fall through early spring is the perfect time to plant a host of trees and shrubs — including blueberries.