Marigolds bring bright colour to balconies and window gardens. Learn how to sow or transplant them, choose suitable pots, provide sunlight and encourage fresh blooms through regular care in containers ...

Match the right container to your plant's needs.

You don’t need sprawling garden beds to grow an impressive collection of flowers. Pots can turn a small patio, balcony, porch or even a sunny doorstep into a colorful garden—and choosing flowers ...

Can you plant perennials in pots rather than in the ground? Yes, and there are many benefits to adding perennials to your container gardens. As the University of Georgia Extension notes, they can ...

So you just got home from a successful trip to your local nursery where you picked out the perfect flower and plant combinations to create a dynamic container garden. You're excited to plant them all ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Ideal for planting in ...