Knowing how to fertilize container plants can make a huge difference to the health and performance of your plants. Whether you are growing tasty homegrown crops, stately topiary or a spectacular ...

Question: My flowers growing in hanging baskets have taken a real beating during this heat wave. Even my tomato growing in a big pot does not have normal looking leaves. Is there anything I can do to ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A container garden in yard - Joanne Dale/Shutterstock Container gardening is fun, convenient, and a great way to add a splash of ...

If you like to buy your fertilizer in bulk, you might be worried about it going bad before you have time to fully use it.

Question: The older leaves are turning yellow on my tomato plant in a large pot. Also, my hanging baskets are looking a little off-color and are losing leaves. What do you think is causing this?

I have finally gotten around to working on my mixed shrub and perennial borders at home. A number of tree seedlings have moved in as well as other miscellaneous weeds. Simply weeding and reducing the ...

If your space is limited, grow strawberries in containers.

Limited space or time shouldn't deter you from enjoying homegrown tomatoes. Container size is crucial, with larger containers being preferable for sufficient root space and moisture retention. Use a ...

“The annuals in my containers seem to have stopped growing, and the foliage of the plants has a bit of an off-green color and is even looking a bit yellow. The containers are in full sun with ...

Q: The leaves on my 3-year-old almond tree, planted in a container, started to dry out quickly due to a problem with drip system. To compensate, I hand-watered but apparently not enough. Once the ...