However, many people are unsure whether to put their acers in the ground or in pots. With this in mind, fans of garden and lifestyle sensation Mrs Hinch, whose full name is Sophie Hinchliffe, have ...

‘For extremely cold regions, adding a layer of mulch around the base of plants or wrapping the planter in breathable fabric ...

Depending on how advanced a gardener you are, you may have wondered whether houseplants do better in plastic or ceramic pots? After all, there are a number of variables that contribute to whether a ...

We moved house years ago taking with us an Acer palmatum in a lovely pot. We stood it on a patch of gravel near the house while we decided on the best place for it. Time passed and when we tried to ...

A lovely small Japanese maple, Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ Maple, is a bold element with a quiet elegance in the garden. This deciduous tree leafs out in the spring with unusual burnt-orange color ...

New Orleans has a long gardening tradition of growing plants in containers in the landscape. According to an essay by Hilary Somerville Irvin in "The Southern Heirloom Garden" (William C. Welch and ...

Container gardening isn’t just for vegetables. Growing flowers in containers offers a versatile method of adding color around your yard. Whether you live in an apartment, have limited space, are new ...

Are you starved for places to plant produce and flowers in the city? Consider containers and rooftops. Walls are candidates for creating green space, too, and spring is the season for preparing sites ...

Mary Lou in Fairfax writes: I have a strawberry plant, a rosemary plant and a lavender plant in individual containers. I don’t know if I should bring them inside while the weather is still nice, or ...