Heather (Calluna vulgaris) typically has pink and white flowers, and it blooms heavily from spring to fall. In a container, the stems can spray over the edge, giving the blooms the perfect cottage ...

These plants hate wet feet, making them ideal for containers that drain faster than in-ground beds. Zones: 4 to 8 Size: 6 to 24 inches tall x 6 to 18 inches wide ...

Brighten a shady patio or windowsill with coral bells, a perennial that's well-loved for its vibrant foliage and delicate ...

A fall container garden is a great way to extend the growing season after most flowers have finished blooming. Try these 15 fall flowers for pots.

Check out these gorgeous plants that can withstand high temperatures or even drought, thrive in pots or other containers, and bring vibrant beauty to any outdoor space. Pentas ...

If your outdoor time spent with family and friends is being ruined by annoying pests, adding aromatic plants can improve your ...

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

Pamela Crawford’s newest container gardening book, ‘Easy Container Combos: Herbs & Flowers, is available now, online at Amazon.com, and Barnes and Noble retailers. Pamela Crawford,… ...

Although they do best when well-watered, mint plants tend to recover well following drought conditions, too. If you bring the pots indoors before the first frost, you can enjoy fresh mint year-round.

With many varieties to choose from, you can opt for a trailing or weeping lantana that will cascade over a wall, a shrub that grows tall in a sturdy pot or a dwarf variety that fills a container ...