Starting a vegetable garden at home is easier than you think. No need to be intimidated. Instead, just reach for an egg ...

Like all obsessions, this one started small and gradually took on a life of its own. Partly it’s because I enjoy visual complexity, a good thing because collecting tendencies entice me to bring home ...

Dark pots are an easy way to give a little extra heat to plants that need it. Watch your watering, and your garden will ...

Fe Reyes-Dollete and Roldolfo Dollete’s patio container garden grew out of desperation. For 30 years the couple, who are both physicians, tried to grow flowers and vegetables on their suburban ...

Even if you’ve got a beautifully designed garden, there are plenty of reasons to add plants in containers to your home. You ...

Melinda Myers, a horticulturist and gardening expert, describes this ornamental grass as a compact version of the native ...

Whether you want fresh flowers, veggies or simply some greenery, spruce up your terrace, balcony, deck or other space. Nearly everyone can enjoy the benefits of organic gardening. Organic gardening is ...

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...

Many gardeners may not have the space or desire to cultivate an extensive in-ground garden where they can grow their favorite flowers or vegetables. Residents of condominiums, apartments and ...

Container gardens offer instant gratification to those who want to enjoy flowers and plants all summer long. Fill a pot with soil, pick your plants and voila! The payoff comes in having a beautiful ...

Question: What native plants in Texas (I live in Houston) will do well in pots on my patio? They get about 1/2-day sunlight. Is there anything shrub-like that will live from year to year? Thank you ...

This year one of our new Mary's Gardens Associates has designed and crafted a series of outdoor patio, porch, terrace or deck container Mary Gardens, which are much beloved in her parish as gifts.