If you're looking for cheery, colorful annuals with a reputation for being quick and easy to grow for beginner gardeners, look no further than cosmos flowers (Cosmos spp.) In fact, the standard ...

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Light is the most vital factor when choosing a location to grow lavender in pots. Lavender needs at least six to eight hours of direct sun daily to grow well and produce abundant flower spikes. The ...

Planters enhance terraces, balconies, and gardens year-round. However, in winter, they face special challenges: frost, ...

Container planting is an easy way to inject life into your outdoor living room, adding greenery and pretty blooms for the win. But what planters should you be reaching for? From wicker baskets to ...

In this day and age, outdoor space is more precious than ever. If you’re lucky enough to have a backyard, patio or balcony, not only can you beautify it with chic weather-resistant furniture or art, ...

Roman Gonzalez is the creator of the urban gardening blog MrBrownThumb, founder of the Chicago Seed Library, and a co-founder of One Seed Chicago. Perhaps the easiest way to bring big impact to your ...

If you’ve been toying with the idea of becoming a plant parent, there’s never been a better time to get started. With an overwhelming array of easy-to-grow plants and online help, first-time plant ...

Ever find yourself with extra jars, cups, or mugs that just collect dust? These everyday items can become unique planters ...

Looking for flowers to plant in January? Whether you're looking for winter colour or to prep for spring, we've picked out the ...

This is the time in the growing season when the bedding plants are in the ground, the petunia baskets are hanging on the front porch, the vegetable garden has been planted, and the enthusiastic ...