Metal pots bring an elegant touch to your garden. They are strong, durable and stylish. However, to enjoy the benefits of ...

Discover gorgeous annuals, perennials, and shrubs that brighten the winter landscape. Learn which plants thrive in pots ...

Many different trees can thrive in pots, so look for inspiration beyond your local garden center. If you're aiming for a ...

Removing weeds as soon as they appear, before their roots fully anchor into the soil, is best for the garden, as well as your ...

A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as undyed wood chips, shredded bark or dried-out (never fresh) grass clippings over the ...

If you're starting a balcony garden, hold off on buying regular round pots and invest in some window boxes instead. Here's ...

“It is important to clean pots or containers before planting new plants or reusing the same pot,” says Amy Hovis. “Cleaning the pots helps prevent the spread of pests, diseases, or pathogens that may ...

You need hardy plants that don't mind the winter cold. Plant them closer together than you would for summer containers, as they won't grow as much. You can buy a bracket for a hanging basket at garden ...

With spring around the corner, it is time to plan your garden. Now is the time when you should begin choosing the varieties ...

In this week’s “In the Garden,” garden expert Charlie Nardozzi and our Sharon Meyer are getting us ready for spring by taking us back to a garden they visited last summer.

Ask UW-Extension horticulture educator Lisa Johnson your questions about your yard, garden and plants. Send questions to ...