We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Planting summer-blooming annual flowers in containers is a great way to spruce up your porch, patio, or garden with season-long color. Many ...

CSU Flower Trial Gardens experts picked the best annual flowers for 2025 to add bold colors in containers, hanging baskets ...

Winter might seem like a quiet time for gardeners, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right containers and a little planning, your outdoor space can be bursting with color and life even when the ...

June is past peak season for planting, but if you're a bit late on your gardening tasks this year, there's still time to ...

I can relate to your frustration with some plants not performing as expected. There are several things in my home garden that I need to adjust to. Your experience with annuals growing in containers is ...

I noticed Dutch flower bulbs in a store on sale at discounted prices. I would like to plant some if it isn’t too late. What do you recommend? It is not too late to plant Dutch flower bulbs for bloom ...

Red flower clusters dangle from Dragon Wing begonia in this summer-proof pot. Dragon Wing begonias are heat-tolerant, ...

Container gardening can bring plant life and color to spaces such as patios. If you’re longing for a garden but are lacking land, container gardening could be a perfect way to bring ornamentals or ...

Annual plants in containers are almost completely dependent on the gardener for water and nutrients. Standard potting mixes are soilless and do not hold onto nutrients as well as garden soil. Annuals ...