Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Flowering ground covers in a container garden - Baoyan Zeng/Getty Images While creeping and spreading plants make beautiful ground ...

Add compost to potting mixes and top with mulch to improve moisture retention, and avoid reusing old potting soil. Water ...

Mint spreads aggressively and can overtake other plants in your garden. Growing mint in containers or separate beds helps control its growth. Mountain mint or lemon balm are great alternatives that ...

In North Clairemont, master gardener Skye Resendes has created an outdoor haven for herself. Her working garden is an escape from the pressures of her career as a civil attorney. And it’s not just ...

The heat of summer has arrived with farmers markets and home gardens filling up with delicious vegetables and fruit. Think it’s too late to start your own garden even if you only have a patio or deck ...

Container gardening is a fantastic way to grow your own vegetables, especially if you're working with limited space. Whether ...

When I was in college, I had three pots with tiny plants growing on my windowsill. They were my connection with horticulture. Those long nights trying to figure out why a horticulture major was taking ...

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 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Container gardens offer instant gratification to those who want to enjoy flowers and plants all summer long. Fill a pot with soil, pick your plants and voila ...