Potted plants need frequent watering in the summer heat. Find out how often to water container plants during a heat wave and other tips for keeping your potted plants healthy.

person planting in pots on patio - Valentina Stankovic/Getty Images May feels like that turning point moment when summer starts to peek around the corner. It's officially spring, sun is finally out ...

Too much sunshine can quickly take its toll on container gardens, and with intense heat domes bringing record-shattering ...

Weeds aren't limited to your flower beds and garden. You may see them pop up in your containers and flower pots too. Weed seeds are dispersed through the air, dropped by birds, pop up from last year's ...

If you want to grow watermelon in pots, you need to choose the right variety, container, and soil. Plus, you must give plants ...

How pots filled with annuals, grasses, herbs and more can transform any outdoor space King Louis XIV famously grew orange trees in the wooden boxes known as Versailles planters, but you don’t have to ...

Containers, filled with flowers billowing over the sides can make a dramatic statement and make an area more festive. Container gardens are especially useful for people who have limited space, for ...

Many people have plants in containers. Potted plants can be objects of art — both pot and plant — or they may hold favorite bulbs, coveted vegetables or a masterpiece of flowers and foliage, a living ...

Turns out, you don’t need a big garden to grow your own vegetables: just some pots and a little know-how. With space at a premium and the weather always keeping you guessing, container gardening is ...

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 ...