When the sun shows us some warmth I like to revamp my outdoor alfresco area. I either re-pot existing plants, or add a few new ones. I need hardy plants that can tolerate lots of heat and then also survive during the cold months. Here’s a few I know will…
Bring some life to your patio with some container pot plants! In this article, we look at several of the best patio plants for the garden and patio area, with special emphasis on easy to grow varieties. Click here to bring your patio to life!
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Bring some life to your patio with some container pot plants! In this article, we look at several of the best patio plants for the garden and patio area, with special emphasis on easy to grow varieties. Click here to bring your patio to life!
24 designer plant lists for beautiful container garden plantings & colorful mixed flower pots combinations: great patio design & backyard landscape ideas!
Fill a space with beautiful color and texture using containers that rival earthbound flower beds—especially in spots where planting is difficult.
Bougainvillea grows in pots, especially compact varieties. Here's a guide to planting bougainvillea in pots, plus the one key thing to know.
Knowing which variety of plants will actually survive and thrive in pots can be tricky. Take a look at our top 20 plants that love living in pots article.
Knowing which variety of plants will actually survive and thrive in pots can be tricky. Take a look at our top 20 plants that love living in pots article.
Knowing which variety of plants will actually survive and thrive in pots can be tricky. Take a look at our top 20 plants that love living in pots article.
Choose your favorite Heat-Loving Plant Combos for Containers and flaunt them on your balcony or patio in the sunny months!
Selecting patio & bedding plants isn’t difficult but if you place without a simple plan you will never see the potential they could have. Using the Thriller, Filler & Spiller principle with a small range of plants will give you amazing results that people will comment on.
For creative stoops, patios, and—okay, okay—fire escapes
Try one of these recommended shade-loving plants for your container gardening where you have partial to full sun like porches and under trees.
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Before picking plants to spruce up your front porch, think about how much sun your stoop gets throughout the day. These sun-loving blooms will thrive in containers from late spring through summer.
For creative stoops, patios, and—okay, okay—fire escapes
Growing perennials in pots adds instant color and foliage to patios, porches and decks. Check out these 3 great choices for container plantings!
These hardy outdoor plants won't just boost your home's curb appeal, but they'll survive every condition, even a dry, sandy, or shady yard.
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For container gardens that will look gorgeous even through the dog days of summer, try these plants that can take the heat.
Looking for hardy plants to grow in pots? Garden guru Helen Young unveils her 15 top-performing potted plants, divided into sun-lovers and shade-lovers, chosen for their good looks as well as for being robust and easy to grow.
Transforming the walled garden courtyard area of my home into a Mediterranean inspired, romantic space to eat al fresco.. See all the images and my design ideas that turned my tiny courtyard into an Italian-influenced, inviting space.
It sounds perfectly normal at the mention of balcony or outdoor plants but how about bathroom plants that absorb moisture? Weird isn’t it?
These hardy outdoor plants won't just boost your home's curb appeal, but they'll survive every condition, even a dry, sandy, or shady yard.
Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) capture the beauty of wildflowers. Here's how to care for these loosely planted flowers, water, and fertilizer techniques.
Aeration is the process of getting oxygen to plant roots. Learn how to reinvigorate your compacted lawn through aeration.
There are so many beautiful options beyond hostas and impatiens.
The best trailing plants for your yard, garden, and containers! Bring pops of color and lovely cascading plants into your landscape.
They can take the heat all summer long.
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See how to plant, grow and maintain cosmos in containers and flowerbeds. Cosmos are an easy care annual that bloom from summer until fall.
The best trailing plants for your yard, garden, and containers! Bring pops of color and lovely cascading plants into your landscape.
Container plants are a great way to spruce up your deck, porch, or lawn for the summer. This guide explores some of the best options for container plants that thrive in full sun and heat.
Sweet alyssum is a beautiful flower, well-known for its delicate blooming and romantic, honey-like fragrance. You can grow this flower in a container, garden bed, or decorative hanging baskets. If you make an excellent plan,
Find out the difference between a Geranium and a Pelargonium with these little known facts about the colourful, low maintenance geranium plant.
Here are the Best Vines and Climbers for the Balcony and Patio to add a touch of color and nature without sacrificing the space.
These hardy outdoor plants won't just boost your home's curb appeal, but they'll survive every condition, even a dry, sandy, or shady yard.
Several good methods exist to get adequate drainage in a pot, but all of these methods involve keeping unobstructed holes in the bottom of the pot. Other factors that help are using the proper methods when planting, choosing the correct container based upon the plant’s size, watering correctly, and skipping the addition of drainage materials.
From tiny cacti and aromatic herbs to flowering hydrangea and lush ferns, we're sharing 7 ways to incorporate potted plants into your own wedding.
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Bougainvillea is a plant which is known for its magnificent flowering. It is very often used to beautify facades and gardens. If you fancy adding color to your monochrome walls, don't hesitate to plant your bougainvillea in a pot.
When it comes to growing Bougainvilleas, you have to be sure of many things! These Bougainvillea Care Tips will help you grow them successfully!