Whether the backdrop is a leafy green garden or a dark fence, a container of silver plants instantly brightens the landscape. In the warm months, silver foliage has the added benefit of adding a ...

A character actor can add drama, quirkiness or a splash of brightness to a Hollywood movie or a Broadway play. It’s the same role a container garden can play on a balcony, deck or one of those vast ...

If you can’t take the heat, try adding some silver to your landscape. During July — usually the hottest month of the year — plants with silvery or light-gray foliage can help cool off gardens, at ...

Punch up your pots when the temperature rises with these styles. Plus, browse tried-and-true species to fill out your outdoor oasis. Midsummer is when containers can really stand out. Perennials in ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Container gardens offer instant gratification to those who want to enjoy flowers and plants all summer long. Fill a pot with soil, pick your plants and voila ...

Many gardeners choose to raise plants in containers or in raised beds. Those with limited gardening space and those who love patio accents find that containers fit the bill. Those with poor soil or ...

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These beginner‑friendly, space‑saving plants thrive when started in early spring and keep producing into summer.

Even if you’ve got a beautifully designed garden, there are plenty of reasons to add plants in containers to your home. You can decorate a front porch or backyard patio with boxes or pots of flowers.

Size is the most important factor while picking plant containers. For plants that are growing in a diameter of 10 inches or less, increase your pot size by one or two inches. Always pot your plants in ...