"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Sure, summer can be hot and muggy, but that doesn't mean your garden has to look drab and wilted. Many ...

Punch up your pots when the temperature rises with these styles. Plus, browse tried-and-true species to fill out your outdoor oasis. Midsummer is when containers can really stand out. Perennials in ...

Nothing says “home sweet home” like planters overflowing with gorgeous summer flowers. Whether you’re putting your house on the market or just want to make your entryway more welcoming, flowers add ...

Pots and containers offer a superb alternative to planting in the ground. This is especially true in areas of your garden that have little or no soil, like wooden decks, concrete patios, and small, ...

If you filled your container gardens with pansies early this spring, they have provided lots of color but are starting to get a bit long in the tooth. Pull them out and plant containers for summer ...

July is not too late to add colorful plants to your patio. In my experience as a professional gardener, there is still time to be bold with your container displays and inject some energy and impact ...

I continue to install plants all summer long and have done so with success for many years. Gardeners just need to pay close attention to the proper watering of plants installed in the summer, with ...

Summer has been rough on the containers you used to accent your front door, dress up your patio or just enhance your landscape. The plants in the containers are showing wear and tear from high ...

Just because a plant isn’t popular or well known doesn’t mean it’s a bad choice. The truth is, some of the best, toughest and most beautiful flowers are ones that a lot of people – especially ...