Creating mixed containers with blooming plants and interesting foliage is one of my favorite gardening activities. If your outdoor space is limited, or if you live in a condo with only a patio or ...

Holy Wow gardeners you have got to try Waikiki Sunset lysimachia. It's been almost 20 years since I wrote about Outback Sunset and to be honest it just kind of disappeared from the market at the time.

Choosing flower and plant combinations for outdoor pots isn't just about picking the prettiest ones; all of the species should work together and create a blend of color, contrast, and texture for that ...

Question: I would like to plant flowers in hanging baskets and tubs. Could you give me some suggestions on how to do this successfully? Answer: I would suggest using containers that are at least 14 ...

MILWAUKEE -- Not enough garden for everything you want to grow? Plant a tub 'o taters to grow on your patio or deck. See how easy it is! Growing flowers and vegetables in containers has its advantages ...

Stepping outside to a burst of sweet, spicy fragrance mixed with delicate, fringed petals in shades of pink and rose is a wonderful experience on any patio or balcony. Dianthus gratianopolitanus, also ...

All right, begonia lovers! There is a new kid on the block with the crazy name funky pink, and it will make a wonderful addition to mixed baskets and planters. I am growing it with heavenly blue ...

There seems to be a huge revival of geranium use in my area and perhaps yours, too, depending on when spring arrives near you. In other words, our area just may be ahead of northern zones. You have to ...

The Queen has spoken ― the plant queen, that is, which indeed rules all mixed container designs in 2023 despite its diminutive stature. This year’s new Proven Winners debut, Queen Tut papyrus already ...

This has been a great year of cool-season container color thanks to the addition of a little Florida Sunshine. Your first thought might be that the cloud cover finally broke and the sun was shining ...