Gerdes's top petunia picks are those from the Wave series. 'Easy Wave' has larger flowers, great for cascading over a hanging ...

We all know that plants need sunlight to survive, but what if that's precisely the thing your backyard is lacking? The cheery sight of some bright and colorful potted flowers might just be the perfect ...

For terrific spring and summer container gardens, you can't go wrong with these plants. Get inspired by our favorite potted ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Growing up in New England, I had no choice; hydrangeas had to be my favorite flower. Years of seeing the plants wave in the sea breeze against white colonial-style homes in Maine amounted to complete ...

There is no reason why our winter gardens should be drab and colourless. Nature provides us with an abundance of colourful winter and spring flowers. Poppies, snapdragons, Namaqualand daisies, pansies ...

Stepping outside to a burst of sweet, spicy fragrance mixed with delicate, fringed petals in shades of pink and rose is a wonderful experience on any patio or balcony. Dianthus gratianopolitanus, also ...

Maybe you were on a trip or have been too busy to water, mix the fertilizer and dead-head the blooms regularly — it happens. Fortunately, there are quick fixes that can get containers shaped up for ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I bought two really large pots to place around my pool and want to ...