Chicago gardeners often face tight spaces and variable spring weather, yet one local specialist has turned those constraints into an advantage. Howard demonstrates how containers can deliver reliable ...

Sure, you could settle for mismatched storage containers, like those plastic leftover takeout boxes or the flimsy containers that you bought in a huge set. But what if you could upgrade your ...

I love it when I round a corner and encounter a harmonious mix of plants tucked into (and perhaps overflowing) an attractive container. Sometimes it’s a quiet and subtle hello; other times it can be a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to food storage, there’s no shortage of shapes, sizes and gadgets to choose from. But no matter how many options you ...

Most of us crave color in the landscape. Colorful flowers and foliage enliven a landscape and bring interest and beauty. We typically plant colorful flowerbeds to provide splashes of color. While ...

A designer friend once told me that a home that lacks ornamentation simply lacks design. The same holds true in a garden or outdoor space. Accents and accessories add the extra dose of creativity and ...

Key Points Dark planters in full sun can overheat soil, harming roots and stunting plant growth.Fuchsia, ferns pansies, most ...

While you may associate bulbs with flower beds, these plants do well in containers as well. Providing season-long color, texture, and height, flower bulbs planted in containers offer an easy way to ...