Outside Karen Gebbia's back door, a 12-by-6-foot raised garden bed is home to a who's who of plants: tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, oregano, mint, dill and strawberries.

Pots made of clay are porous, which means that the potting soil dries out more quickly. Plastic pots tend to hold on to more water. This could be a good choice for plants that love moist soil or ...

And while hot weather is excellent for sun-loving plants like tomatoes and sunflowers, it can quickly dry out plants growing ...

Container gardening gives you a chance to experiment with every inch of yard space – mixing up floral displays with edible growing and pollinator-friendly planting. Here’s how to get started ...

Published: Feb. 29, 2016, 6:48 p.m. By Jefferson County Cooperative Extension By Bethany A. O'Rear ...

Light Sunflowers need full sun to grow properly. Station your pot in a location that, on a typical sunny day, gets six to eight hours of direct sunlight. Water Your goal in watering is to keep the ...

Container gardening is one of the fastest growing segments of gardening. However, container choice options can be overwhelming. Which one is best? First, consider where the container will be placed.

Container gardening can bring plant life and color to spaces such as patios. If you’re longing for a garden but are lacking land, container gardening could be a perfect way to bring ornamentals ...

When choosing a container for gardening, consider its material, placement, and drainage capabilities. Terracotta pots are porous and require frequent watering, while glazed pots retain moisture ...