Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter container display with cones and heather. Whatever your planting style, deciding what to put in winter containers means you ...

One of the simple joys of warmer weather is filling your outdoor planters with dreamy pastel blooms. It’s a cheerful ritual that makes everything feel a bit more magical and more whimsical. But once ...

Meteorological winter starts on Dec. 1, that’s the beginning of the coldest part of the year in our part of the world. It’s not exactly ideal gardening weather, but there are a few plants that can ...

Most of us do the same thing every fall. Look around the house, notice the outdoor planters sitting by the fence, and think "I'll deal with those later." Then winter shows up fast, the garage fills up ...

Pots made of ceramic, terra cotta, or concrete should be emptied to prevent cracking. Plastic and wood containers are more frost-resistant and don't need emptying in the fall. Perennial pots don't ...

When the winter months arrive, there are plenty of tasks you need to do to make sure your garden stays protected. However, between mulching plants and winter pruning, you may forget about your ...

As autumn rain rinses the color from the garden, and summer's bright annuals fade to mush, it's time to give tired container plantings a new look. When the tawny golds and oranges of fall start to ...

For many people, the arrival of winter means it’s time to break out the hot cocoa and blankets, but unfortunately, the icy temperatures can also leave a few cracked outdoor planters in their wake.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I’m a sucker for a pot of pansies. If I had my choice, I would take every planter I own and fill them with tough, cold-loving pansies. Their distinctly ...