A few years ago, I got a question from a good friend,” Can you buy a tree that is balled and burlapped and plant the tree in a pot and keep the tree in that same pot all year, outside and in front of ...

Potted plants are an excellent way to add color and beauty to your space. Growing your plants in containers makes it easy to control the soil and water conditions. It also makes it a breeze to move ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: thejoyofplants.co.uk A lovely way to inject some color and life into your outdoor spaces ...

This container plant provides beauty and fruit.

Martin specifically recommends the dwarf fig Ficus carica ‘Fignomenal’ as her top pick for growing in pots. This pint-sized ...

Which option is best for you depends on the planting time, your budget, and other factors.

Repotting is essential for container gardens. Plants outgrow their pots and need new homes. Doing this task at the right time ...

Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things nature. She holds a degree in Journalism from Ohio University. How does a ...

Garden Variety is an occasional column about growing plants without grief. The best thing I’ve ever grown in a container was a Meyer lemon tree—when I lived in DeKalb County, I put fresh citrus from ...

Winter approaches quickly, but there are always gardening questions. Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University's Extension Service. OSU Extension ...

With the growing popularity of garden plants in pots, there’s been an explosion in the number of questions we field about what to do come winter. Whether you’re the current keeper of grandma’s ...

Potted trees and shrubs are a wonderful addition to your home garden, patio, or deck. Here in New Hampshire, our winter weather can make survival challenging for any plant left outdoors. Let's take a ...