Container Gardens

Choosing the right pot size and selecting low-maintenance outdoor plants to suit your space goes a long way toward achieving an easy-care container garden. These tips and ideas will help you choose beautiful, easy-care container plants. ...

Skip the store-bought concrete containers and instead make your own with this easy DIY planter roject. ...

Celebrate the gardening season with container garden ideas. Buckets, baskets, and spring planting boxes all help create space for a new transition. ...

Rocks, gravel, and similar materials are touted as effective ways to provide drainage for potted plants—but in actuality, they do more harm than good. ...

This guide on how to keep squirrels out of potted plants includes using barriers, applying repellents, and limiting food sources. Stop tree squirrels and ground squirrels from digging in your containers by using several of these tactics to find what works best for you. ...

These rabbit and deer-resistant container plants don’t usually attract furry four-legged creatures for a snack or meal. ...

Bring butterflies to your garden—even if you have just a deck or patio—with these easy container recipes. ...

One of the best ways to add charm and warmth to a garden is repurposed planters made from galvanized tubs, old boots, a wheelbarrow, or other finds. ...

Craft your own succulent wreath to make a statement on your front door. All you need is a wreath form and a heap of small succulents. ...

Use outdoor arrangements to set a festive mood this holiday season. Copy these holiday planter ideas, or use them as inspiration for your custom look. ...

Ornamental sweet potato vine tubers look similar to the ones you buy at the store, but they aren’t very tasty. Here’s what to do with them instead. ...

When you garden in containers you don't need a lot of space to create a dreamy mix of colorful flowers and tasty edibles. However, there are ten common mistakes you should avoid to keep your dream garden from becoming a nightmare. ...

Create a gabion (a metal cage that holds stones) plant stand with these easy instructions. ...

These outdoor succulent container ideas feature not only dramatic arrangements, but resistance to heat and drought. ...

Get inspiration and tips for combining containers and plants with these front porch planter ideas to create maximum curb appeal and match your style. ...

Use these container garden ideas to create the best-designed planter for your patio, window box, or other container planting. ...

For container gardens that will look gorgeous even through the dog days of summer, try these plants that can take the heat. ...

Create a miniature plant garden by finding out how to pot your tiny plants based on light and zone. See our list of small plants perfect for your containers. ...

Fill a space with beautiful color and texture using containers that rival earthbound flower beds—especially in spots where planting is difficult. ...

Learn how to make a hanging basket that will grow and add color and life to your front porch. Hanging baskets are a lovely way to welcome guests. ...