Q: I love clematis as there are so many different flower shapes, sizes and colors to choose from. I would like to plant them in pots to add something pretty to my outdoor seating space and use their ...

With the wide variety of plant colors, shapes, sizes and textures, an empty pot becomes a blank canvas for your garden. Contra Costa Master Gardener Shawna Anderson, who specializes in creating ...

Sunflowers are universally popular, and the cheery plants are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. If you thought you couldn’t grow them due to a lack of garden, then think again, as you can grow ...

Want to add some instant color to your garden? Or do a fun Mother’s Day project? Landscape designer and Home & Gardens columnist Marcia Westcott Peck shows us how to put together an annual garden pot ...

We all know that plants need sunlight to survive, but what if that's precisely the thing your backyard is lacking? The cheery sight of some bright and colorful potted flowers might just be the perfect ...

Are you using a pot that is too small for your plant? Many people have plants in containers. Potted plants can be objects of art — both pot and plant — or they may hold favorite bulbs, coveted ...

There are areas in most landscapes where it is not practical or possible to create a flowerbed. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have color in those areas. A little imagination, a decorative container ...

Containers are the perfect home for a variety of different plants and are great for putting on patios or balconies. Fruit and vegetables can also be grown in containers, providing the conditions are ...

Growing native wildflowers is an excellent way to provide the right food for pollinating insects, making life better for your local wildlife. If you haven't got a lot of space, you can grow ...

Container gardening: Tulipa 'Jimmy', Burgundy' and 'Uncle Tom' growing in pots in the oast garden at Perch Hill Credit: Photo: Jonathan Buckley Pots add an invaluable set of different shapes and ...

As many houseplants and flowers mature, they outgrow the original pots and containers they called home and need to move into something bigger. And while reusing the pot is a great, sustainable option, ...