Learning how to grow fuchsias in pots is a great way to add vibrant and long-lasting color to your containers. With their ...

Calibrachoa, commonly known as million bells due to its profusion of bell-shaped flowers, is another trailing perennial favourite. Available in a spectrum of colours, it's widely used as a pretty ...

Seven years ago I bought a Japanese maple from a mail-order plant ... IN THE GARDEN: Not all plants right for containers. THOMAS MICKEY. I ... “Growing 8 to 10 feet tall and cascading to 12 ...

Plants that thrive in summer's heat and humidity.

Spillers are cascading plants that flow over the sides of the containers and complete the arrangement. When choosing fillers and spillers, a good rule of thumb is to use an odd number of plants.

The containers also work well for veggies, too. For pops of color throughout your landscape, consider container gardens. Click here for important updates to our privacy policy.

An assortment of upright and cascading plants will work in a tipsy pot tower, but Harris is big on herbs. Mint, oregano and thyme are among those in her leaning container garden.

Choose the right perennial plants for pots and you can enjoy eye-catching combinations of color, texture and scent throughout summer and beyond ...

For containers, Funk says to grow the 'Peppermint Party' variety, which boasts beautiful pink-and-white striped blooms. "With a neat, manageable climbing habit, it fits beautifully into pots with ...

Potting the plants. I buy the plants for my container gardens at one time so I can do all my potting simultaneously. I use primarily large pots (14-inch and larger) around our landscape, so I’m ...

Q: Can you recommend a non-flowering plant suitable for pots that does not require much watering?We typically plant coleus in assorted colors, along with vinca vines or the like. Our summer will ...