You're doing your best to beat the heat this summer—shouldn't your containers do the same? Sweltering temps can take a toll on your favorite potted plants, but we have a few ideas for container ...

Strawberries are a perfect plant for containers, especially hanging containers. They look gorgeous with the fruit drooping over the edges of a planter—and being up in the air makes them easy to ...

Even if you have a sizeable plot, container gardening will fill your outdoor space with colour, interest, and fragrance all year round. Container gardening is an easy way to add decorative touches to ...

Start vegetable container gardening for beginners with these DIY garden container ideas. Container gardening can be much easier to maintain than a conventional garden and thrives in almost any spot ...

This low-growing evergreen transforms ordinary containers into bright, colorful accents, with glossy leaves and berries that ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

Make the most of shady outside spaces by choosing container plants that will thrive in these conditions. If you're looking for ideas on arranging pots in the shade of a tall tree, nearby building, ...

Seasonal accents can make your outdoor containers feel festive with very little effort. Pinecones are an easy way to add texture and a rustic touch. Place a few pinecones on top of the soil or nestle ...

If you want to refresh your outdoor space without breaking the bank, making your own garden décor is a great way to add ...

It didn’t take long after stay-at-home orders for many of us to start getting crafty. First came sourdough and banana bread, but as the weather warmed, we started looking outdoors. Many people are ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...