Key Points Buy mums later in the season and choose plants full of unopened buds so they bloom longer.Give them a sunny spot, ...

The best time to plant mums in containers is in mid-to-late September. "If you want the most out of your mums, wait until ...

Hostas like shady spots, needs lots of water, and are at risk of being eaten by slugs. Does that mean container planting is ...

Have you ever gone to the grocery store for, say, milk, and left with a cartful of impulse buys? Well, I visited a couple of nurseries last week in search of one specific plant and left with nearly ...

This perennial plant adds charm to front yards, backyard garden beds, container gardens, and more with its beautiful, ...

Question: I would like to plant flowers in hanging baskets and tubs. Could you give me some suggestions on how to do this successfully? Answer: I would suggest using containers that are at least 14 ...

Everybody loves plants in containers. Whether it’s giant pots of annual color, a few cherry tomatoes on a sunny balcony or a succulent on the back patio, containers provide all kinds of options for ...

'While four o'clock plants need water to thrive, their tubers will rot if they are in waterlogged soil,' says Juliet. 'Choose ...

Join University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening series that ...

Make room in your garden or containers for the new All-America Selections 2024 award-winning plants. These winning varieties are tested in trial gardens across the United States and Canada. Volunteer ...

Last week’s column was all about mums, which are the most popular annual fall flowers. This week I would like to shine a light on other annual fall flowers. My personal favorite flowers to plant in ...