This low-growing evergreen transforms ordinary containers into bright, colorful accents, with glossy leaves and berries that ...

Tropical plants, such as hibiscus and ferns, need warmth and humidity to thrive, so they typically do well indoors, says ...

If you live somewhere with all four seasons (though at this point, what’s a season?), you may take advantage of the warm weather in the spring and summer months and get outdoor plants that you know ...

Strawberry plants (Fragaria x ananassa) are a fantastic low-effort crop to grow at home. They are a fairly hardy perennial that comes back year after year to produce fresh fruit for you to enjoy.

• When is the right time to harvest that outdoor pot plant in the fall? According to Grow It From Home co-founder Emily Gogol, there are two considerations at play: what’s going on in the plant’s life ...

Many container plants must be safely stored from freezing temperatures in the winter. You either moved them to a slightly warmer spot to shelter, like a garage, or indoors to a windowsill. Either way, ...

Unlike those planted in the ground, potted perennials are more susceptible to harsh winter conditions because they have less growing media, which exposes their roots to cold temperatures. In the ...

Small-space gardening has been a blessing during the pandemic. A few pots on apartment balconies, window boxes, decks, rooftops and stairwells brought beauty to our lives — and maybe even some ...

There’s nothing worse than seeing your beloved potted plants wilt and fade as the winter months drag on. For many plant ...

Q: When I moved to Redding, I put my potted plants outside and they all promptly died. When I examined the plants, they pulled right out of the pot. The roots looked like they had “boiled” inside the ...

Wipe down pots with warm, soapy water to get rid of any lingering dirt or pests. Clean pots help prevent problems once your ...