Planting

Fresh herbs are a summertime staple. Plant them in containers to keep them close at hand. When you’re playing chef and mixologist this summer, it’s your job to have fresh herbs ready for the picking. Nothing makes that easier than pots. Why wander far into the yard to harvest herbs...
Whether you enjoy an urban patio, have a small yard or just love putting your posies in pots, container gardening offers an attractive and space-saving solution for growing your favorite blooms and produce. There are many types of garden containers, and selecting the right one can be tricky. But the right...

Editor's Pick: Blooms

Yeah, we know. Cold. Drab. Dreary. Now is the perfect time to let a colorful new houseplant help banish wintertime blahs.
Cactus & Tropicals’ Cory Cumming offers five top tips for maintain healthy house plants.

Tropical Heat

Flourishing palms fronds, vibrant flowers, lush foliage and boldly woven fibers drive today's love for all-things-tropical

Get a Head Start

Why wait for summer when many cold-tolerant veggies are ready for planting before spring’s last frost? Now is the time to dig in.