The only difference between a gardening guru and a newbie gardener is the number of plants they’ve killed. This column is for beginners interested in growing something in a container for their patio ...

If you have any inclination to garden, explore it. Gardening is good for the brain and the body, lowering stress, improving concentration, even increasing serotonin. It is a moderate form of exercise.

Linn County Master Gardener, Lisa Slattery, provides the following on the basics of container gardening: I consider a beautiful container of plants as a mini garden. Containers are perfect for people ...

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) — Not everyone has a backyard. The DFW Metroplex has one of the highest rates of property rentals in the entire county among households (this does include home rentals, but the ...

Like lettuce, spinach grows fast and isn’t very tall, so it doesn’t put down deep roots. This makes it a terrific container ...

A raised container bed delivers all the benefits of traditional gardening without the back pain that can come from squatting or kneeling. Getty Images / Getty Images/iStockphoto Growing fresh veggies ...

Selecting an appropriate container is critical for growing safflower. Choose a pot that is at least 12 inches deep and wide ...

One of the most fun container garden ideas is to pick plants that you can watch mature. Planting your containers with bulbs lets you enjoy all the different stages of growth and color in the blooming ...

There’s hope for would-be gardeners who lack a garden space, or who suffer with poor soil for planting. With the concept of container gardening, it’s possible to experience the simple pleasures of ...

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - If you are willing to wheel a tree in and out of your house (or heated patio) twice a year, welcome to the wide world of container tree options. By taking freezing ...