Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. pots of hostas in garden (RM Floral/Alamy Stock Photo) Make the most of shady outside spaces by choosing container plants that ...

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 ...

You're doing your best to beat the heat this summer—shouldn't your containers do the same? Sweltering temps can take a toll on your favorite potted plants, but we have a few ideas for container ...

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...

— My favorite container "flowers" are herbs: curry, silver thyme, etc. Cluster three large pots of different heights and plant with the same concept you would use with flowers (tall, medium height, ...

Even if you have an in-ground garden, you should grow some plants in pots 🪴 ...

Whether the backdrop is a leafy green garden or a dark fence, a container of silver plants instantly brightens the landscape. In the warm months, silver foliage has the added benefit of adding a ...

If you live in an apartment or condominium with limited space for plantings, container gardening is a good option. Here are plants, timing and ideas to consider. A few general recommendations: The ...

The Colorado State University Annual Flower Trial Garden, 1401 Remington St. in Fort Collins, is a great place to get ideas. The main focus is annual flowers, but the garden also sports vegetables, ...

If you've got a north-facing garden, or just a lot of shadowy corners in your space, fear not: there are plenty of spring bulbs that thrive in shade. You'll find many of them in woodlands, beneath the ...