Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I bought two really large pots to place around my pool and want to ...

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — Whether its for your porch or patio, a container garden adds so much color and texture. Large containers make a statement and you can plant many of your favorite flowers in one ...

Ahead, ideas and plants for container gardening—but first, some tips. Before anything, choose the right pairing of plant and ...

I plan on trying to add some containers to my garden this year and would like some advice on how to be successful. — Anita Singh, Park Ridge Containers planted with annuals can add a lot of interest ...

Here are five things to do in the garden this week: 1. If you have large containers to plant and want to make your own soil to save money, I suggest a 50-50 mix of topsoil and compost. Topsoil is sold ...

From the choice and arrangement of your pots to how you think about what goes in them, one garden designer has some advice for you. 18 Photos View Slide Show › By Margaret Roach It’s a spring ritual: ...

The first week of May is full of color, so enjoy the beauty then get to work. Time to weed, feed and add new plants. May is also the main month for rhododendrons and azaleas to put on a show, so note ...

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 ...

On Jerry Anderson's 'bucket list' at 78 is to live to 80 so he can belong to the Tualatin Valley Garden Club dues-free. Meanwhile, he's making good use of every bucket he can find for container ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

Don’t fret if you’re without a yard to grow the flowers or fruit trees of your dreams. A wide variety of plants can thrive in containers that can perk up the appearance of your front porch, deck or ...