Terracotta pots are not suitable for moisture-loving, humidity-dependent, or tropical plants. Experts explain why and ...

The soil should also be free-draining and put in a pot that has drainage holes for residual water. The ideal pot size for your geraniums is roughly double the diameter size of the container the ...

Managing all the squirrels around your garden is tough, but some plants might just help to keep them from causing trouble.

The number one consideration to successfully grow plants vertically is support. Besides size and lighting requirements, ...

I am always surprised that more people do not propagate their own plants. With new technology you really don’t need green fingers to create exciting new shrubs, perennials and trees. I bought a small ...

Pansies are pretty forgiving as to where you plant them and will do well in pots or in the ground. When planting, just make sure they are in well-drained soil. Wet roots will diminish the robustness ...

Your plant containers have seen better days, but don’t give up quite yet. You can rejuvenate those pots and bring them into ...

While the plants are still outdoors, houseplant insecticidal sprays can be applied, which is usually easier before plants are ...

Harvesting and drying your backyard pot plants doesn't need to be complicated. Here are four easy pointers to help you ...

Auburn gardener Cheryl Crouse brings in 30 to 40 plants to overwinter. “I fix up grow lights in my basement, and then I put ...

The container must be the right size: large enough to fully conceal any internal plastic pot, but not so big that it dwarfs the contents. The material and color of the container must look good where ...

It's an in-between season for gardeners. Warm-season plants are worn out, but it's too soon to plant for the cool season. But ...