Don't be sad about summer ending—these container plants will brighten up your cool-weather days. Westend61/Getty Images The end of summer is the perfect time to refresh your porch or patio containers.

Don’t put your gardening tools away yet. While your summer garden may be fading (goodbye, tomatoes and scraggly annuals!), there’s plenty of the growing season left to get your hands dirty and enjoy ...

Containers of orange pansies and red mums are among the clearest signs that autumn has arrived in the garden. But the problem with falling back on these tried-and-true annuals is they don't last more ...

As we meander further into the mild days of fall, there are still plenty of flowers in bloom. Whether you have limited space or you simply desire more color on your front porch, flower pots can be a ...

While spring or summer blooms may come to mind when thinking about gardening, there's no need to put away your shovel and gloves once the warm weather comes to an end. Autumn still offers ideal ...

Once fall arrives, preparing your landscape for winter is likely at the top of your mind. But we recommend holding off on packing away your planters for just a little bit longer. Sure, winter is ...

Using the right-sized containers with proper drainage helps prevent root issues. Pair plants with similar needs together, avoid crowding, and don’t overwater or overfeed. Always use potting mix, not ...

Fall plants have been growing all summer, so they tend to come in larger pots, she said. When designing your fall container garden, if the plants fit atop the pot, they will fit in when planted. “They ...

Despite the warm weather in early August, temperatures will soon be dropping and that means it is time to start planning fall gardens. For those short on space, many favorite vegetables can be grown ...