Strawberries are a perfect plant for containers, especially hanging containers. They look gorgeous with the fruit drooping ...

Growing plants in containers is a delighgtful way to bring greenery indoors, add height to landscape beds, and deliver color to porches and patios. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, container plants are ...

There was a time when I turned up my nose at succulents. But somewhere along the way, I started looking more closely and realized that they are amazingly varied, beautiful and dramatic. Now they are ...

Container gardening sounds very appealing, and it is for those who have no ground in which to garden. Just be warned that gardening in containers in Texas is harder than gardening in the ground. The ...

I am always looking for ways to be more efficient with my gardening at home. I don’t mulch established planting beds in my ...

Perlite, a volcanic rock, is a common ingredient in potting mixes. It improves drainage, aeration and water retention in soil. Perlite is lightweight and can be added to in-ground gardens, but it's ...