Gardens come in all forms, including setting up a layered array of pots and planters. Fill them with long-blooming, colorful ...

Ever wish you could have a garden, even if you only have a balcony or a tiny patio? Container gardening makes it possible to ...

Today marks the date when it’ll take a record-setting freeze to kill tender plants from here on out. May 11, 1966, is the all-time official latest killing frost recorded at Harrisburg International ...

Stem cuttings of philodendrons root easily in water and can be inserted in outdoor floral containers as “spillers” or in ...

Even if you’ve got a beautifully designed garden, there are plenty of reasons to add plants in containers to your home. You can decorate a front porch or backyard patio with boxes or pots of flowers.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." What are the best fall flowers? Many flowers grow well in containers—as long as those containers have ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Ideal for planting in ...

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?

This weekend brings us threateningly close to the Harrisburg area’s generally accepted “safe planting time.” This is the point in the growing season where it would take a record-setting late frost to ...

There’s a lot of buzz about growing plants, vegetables and herbs in small spaces such as patios, balconies, even rooftop gardens. New types of containers are creating the excitement. Have you tried ...

November is a great time to think about planting flowers that can infuse your outdoor space with color and life well into the winter. Plenty of flowers can be sown or planted now. Sowing seeds ...

Two of my favorite house plants have gotten quite large. How can I tell when it is time to move them to larger pots? How do I select the best potting soil and fertilizer?