Hypertufa containers are porous, rock-like planters that you can make at home. The basic ingredients include Portland cement, peat moss, and either vermiculite or perlite. Mix the dry ingredients ...

Container gardening is an excellent way to bring vibrant flowers into your home or outdoor spaces even if your available area is small. From patios and balconies to windowsills and entryways, ...

Red flower clusters dangle from Dragon Wing begonia in this summer-proof pot. Dragon Wing begonias are heat-tolerant, vigorous growers thanks to their glossy leaves but do best in partial sun or shade ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tatiana Andrianova / Getty Images Want more spring blooms? Pots and containers are a wonderful way to bring a splash of color to ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Sweet alyssum and petunias will attract butterflies, but this fast-growing alternative can do just as well and functions ...

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, ...