Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things nature. She holds a degree in Journalism from Ohio University. How does a ...

Balcony gardens can be quite valuable for those living in urban areas with little outside space. They might not be big, but when they are carefully designed, balcony gardens can be truly magical ...

Backyard spaces—from gardens to patios—have become a true extension of the home, with more homeowners creating outdoor areas that feel like actual living rooms and serve as a place to escape. Going ...

If you start mid-May with small plantings (rather than seeds), by August you can skip the supermarket and enjoy homegrown eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes, says Max Apton, who also runs Sweet Clover ...

Fall planting season is a great time to get your hands dirty. If you’ve ever wondered how to get a more lush and full look for your garden containers, there is a tried and true method that’s easy to ...

Now is when you may be able to start planting container gardens that are in a protected location such as on a porch or warm patio. Many annuals such as lobelia, geraniums and petunias can handle cool ...

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 ...

Local horticulturist and landscape designer Kate O’Keefe shares her favorite plants that are ideal for containers. Kate O’Keefe knows her plants. She has a graduate degree in landscape design and is ...

The end of February is time to rake your lawn, plant peas and sweet peas if your soil is well drained and continue to add bare-root fruit trees, berries and roses to your garden. This also is the time ...

It was instant gratification that got Marylee Pangman hooked on container gardening. Pangman loved it so much that she started a business, The Contained Gardener, that she ran for 14 years. After she ...