Whatever your planting style, deciding what to put in winter containers means you need to get creative with your choices. Your efforts will be totally on show as there's usually so little competition ...

Though many consider winter a time of rest, those of us who like to grow flowers in containers will be keen to continue ...

Add winter color with snapdragons, stocks, calendula and more — plus why to wait on pansies, violas and cyclamen.

Winter is the dormant season for many gardens, but you can still boost curb appeal with front porch pots. Choose the right plants and you can create gorgeous mixes for winter containers. Many magical ...

Q. I have two half barrels at the entrance to my patio home that get sun until around 2 p.m. during the summer months. The annual flowers I'd planted were looking pretty shaggy so I took your advice, ...

Just because summer is officially winding down doesn't mean that your garden has to lose its charm. If you're looking for one last planting project before the chill finally sets in, there are a number ...

If you’re an avid gardener, the prospect of so many weeks of drab winter without a garden to enjoy can seem dismal. That’s when containers of colorful plant combinations, placed on the porch, patio or ...

With pansy season upon us, we need to consider companion plantings that will not only look good this fall and winter but also offer a crescendo next spring. Pansies have only gotten showier in the ...

Viola x wittrockiana, more commonly known as Pansies, are short-lived perennial flowers. Originating back in the 1800s, the flowers come in a vast array of colors and are ideal for planters, hanging ...

With summer now well and truly over it doesn’t mean that we have to face months without color in our yards. Although we might not be spending as much time outside enjoying the warmth of the sun, we ...