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 ...

Credit: Leigh Clapp A cocktail garden is one of the simplest ways to make a balcony or patio work harder over summer. By ...

Gardening on a budget can be fun and rewarding, especially when you see your plants thriving without spending a fortune ...

Container gardening can bring plant life and color to spaces such as patios. If you’re longing for a garden but are lacking land, container gardening could be a perfect way to bring ornamentals or ...

Growing plants in containers is a delighgtful way to bring greenery indoors, add height to landscape beds, and deliver color to porches and patios. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, container plants are ...

People who live somewhere with ample outdoor space may have the room to spread out and make an in-ground garden—instead of being limited to planters like city-dwellers—but gardening in containers ...

The only difference between a gardening guru and a newbie gardener is the number of plants they’ve killed. This column is for beginners interested in growing something in a container for their patio ...

Many people have plants in containers. Potted plants can be objects of art — both pot and plant — or they may hold favorite bulbs, coveted vegetables or a masterpiece of flowers and foliage, a living ...

I noticed Dutch flower bulbs in a store on sale at discounted prices. I would like to plant some if it isn’t too late. What do you recommend? It is not too late to plant Dutch flower bulbs for bloom ...

Maximizing natural light is key to indoor gardening. Place your plants near windows where they can get the most sunlight. If ...

Experts reveal the herb and flower combinations that deliver fresh garnishes all summer long ...