Watering can be a tricky art to master for container gardens as it does not take long for a plant to go from looking healthy to wilting. That fine line also comes into play between soil being too dry ...

Getting ready to go on vacation seems to take an increasing amount of effort these days. There is so much to organize before you even leave the house, not least making sure all your beautiful ...

Planting plants in containers is a great way to add color, texture and variety to a home’s outdoor space. However, watering all of the individual containers can be a chore.

There might be a better time of day.

Containers are a great option if gardening space is limited, soil conditions are poor, or if you simply want more control over growing conditions. Growing food in adequately sized containers is easy ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. I have various plants in containers I grow on my patio and porch.

Container garden with several pots outside house - Clive Nichols/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Container gardens are a great option when space is limited, your ...

A drooping plant after a good watering session feels like a betrayal. Leaves sag, stems slump, and suddenly that ...

Editor's note: This is part one of a three-part series on container gardening. Containers are great for people with limited mobility as well as people living in apartments or who have minimal space in ...

And don’t forget that you can hang plants in containers or baskets designed for that purpose. That opens up a whole range of ...