Plants brighten up any space, but if you've got a shady patio, it might be hard to find plants that can thrive. Luckily, ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever wished for a little extra color or greenery at home, container plants are a simple way to get started.

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...

So, summer's here and you’ve left it late to get your summer patio plants in their pots, ready to add some colour to your outdoor space. Don't despair, because leaving gardening late can have its ...

Native plants are the new darlings of the landscaping world, which is shifting its focus from ornamentals to building habitat to help hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinators ...

When we trial composts for containers, we assess the size and health of our plants all summer long, as well as counting the number of flowers on the geraniums and the number and weight of the potatoes ...

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Planning to start planting up your summer pots? Here are 10 useful tips to help you create a beautiful, long-lasting display of seasonal colour that will keep going until late autumn… 1 Avoid bargain ...

Now that daytime temperatures are once again in the 90s, it's time to think about ways to conserve moisture in your potted patio plants. The best way to avoid sudden plant death from dehydration is to ...

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