Anyone who says winter is devoid of color in the backyard needs to come and see my patio plants in January. For me, when so much of the garden is in hibernation, it’s more important than ever to ...

If you live in an urban area you probably have plenty of under-utilized shady spaces that can be improved by introducing plants that thrive in these conditions. While shade-loving plants for ...

Potted plants are an excellent way to add color and beauty to your space. Growing your plants in containers makes it easy to control the soil and water conditions. It also makes it a breeze to move ...

Container gardening is great fun at any time of year, but it's especially satisfying during the winter months. These are the ...

Even if you’ve got a beautifully designed garden, there are plenty of reasons to add plants in containers to your home. You can decorate a front porch or backyard patio with boxes or pots of flowers.

Local horticulturist and landscape designer Kate O’Keefe shares her favorite plants that are ideal for containers. Kate O’Keefe knows her plants. She has a graduate degree in landscape design and is ...

Just go to any garden center this time of year and the impulse aisles will be full of plants that can be given as gifts. Rarely do these plants come with instructions and often don’t make it long past ...

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 ...