You're doing your best to beat the heat this summer—shouldn't your containers do the same? Sweltering temps can take a toll on your favorite potted plants, but we have a few ideas for container ...

This low-growing evergreen transforms ordinary containers into bright, colorful accents, with glossy leaves and berries that ...

Master Gardeners frequently get asked questions. A recent question I received was, “What can I grow in darkness?” Hmm, I thought mushrooms, but asked, “Do you mean dense shade?” Shade can be very ...

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...

The houseplants are back inside, the pots of annuals have been emptied and the containers won't be replanted until the spring. But in this rush to lay bare the winter garden, we may be missing an ...

SEATTLE — Do you have containers in a shady spot by the front door with dying annuals? Do the pots on your shady balcony look tired and need something exciting and new? It's time to visit the nursery ...

The growing season is finally here — time to fill pots with flowers and foliage. But which ones? To give you fresh ideas, we turned to Dean Engelmann, co-owner of Tangletown Gardens in South ...

Hostas prove that variety is the spice of life, at least when it comes to their role in the landscape. Their large leaves come in a range of colors, shapes and textures and last for years. With ...

It didn’t take long after stay-at-home orders for many of us to start getting crafty. First came sourdough and banana bread, but as the weather warmed, we started looking outdoors. Many people are ...

Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that produces a harvest for over a decade when properly cared for. It just needs the right sunlight, water, soil, and pruning.

Planting shrubs can transform a garden as they add color, texture, and interest to a space year after year. If you strive to breathe new life into beds and borders, April is an ideal time to plant a ...