Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I bought two really large pots to place around my pool and want to ...

I plan on trying to add some containers to my garden this year and would like some advice on how to be successful. — Anita Singh, Park Ridge Containers planted with annuals can add a lot of interest ...

A gardening expert has revealed that you don't need to spend a fortune on soil when filling your garden beds and containers for planting. Known as Joe's Garden on social media, gardener Joe regularly ...

A large planter can add a dramatic effect to your garden, showing off your finest blooms in all their glory. It’s easy to think that these types of containers require large amounts of soil, making ...

From the choice and arrangement of your pots to how you think about what goes in them, one garden designer has some advice for you. 18 Photos View Slide Show › By Margaret Roach It’s a spring ritual: ...

Here are five things to do in the garden this week: 1. If you have large containers to plant and want to make your own soil to save money, I suggest a 50-50 mix of topsoil and compost. Topsoil is sold ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida residents about sunflowers, fan flowers, poinsettias, sod and cocktail ...

Most of us crave color in the landscape. Colorful flowers and foliage enliven a landscape and bring interest and beauty. We typically plant colorful flowerbeds to provide splashes of color. While ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

Root crops (beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips): Make sure the depth of the pots will accommodate the anticipated length of the roots. Growing vegetables in containers is an excellent option for folks ...

Summer means getting gardens in shape and buying plants to add color or greenery to the yard. But it also means being left with all those plastic containers that the plants come in, which typically ...