July is not too late to add colorful plants to your patio. In my experience as a professional gardener, there is still time to be bold with your container displays and inject some energy and impact ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Now that we're deep in the summer season, your garden is likely overflowing with abundant greens and ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. These little blooms are reliable and showy in containers, giving you ...

Nothing transforms a plain patio into a little slice of paradise faster than plants that smell as good as they look. Fragrant foliage adds an instant “spa‑day outside” vibe to your outdoor space, ...

Fruit trees are wonderful, but they require a lot of space to thrive. If you're restricted to a patio or small back yard, consider citrus you can grow in a pot.

Hot afternoon sun can make gardening tricky, but some plants thrive in these conditions and turn west-facing yards into colorful, productive spaces.

Ensuring your plants get the right amount of water is a challenging task, and lugging around a watering can is hard work. Here are some hands-off alternatives.

There is an old adage that says the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the second-best time is today. That rings true in autumn in Greater Columbus as September and October can be the best ...

Last year, Tampa Bay got slammed with over 80 inches of rain, shattering records in a region that already averages 50 inches annually, according to the National Weather Service. Combine that with the ...