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Growing verbena in containers offers the chance for glorious, pollinator-friendly blooms in smaller spaces. See how to ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Add compost to potting mixes and top with mulch to improve moisture retention, and avoid reusing old potting soil. Water ...

If you want to have success in container gardening, start with a good potting mix. Pre-mixed commercial varieties sold at nurseries can work well, but if you're a DIY type, you might want to mix your ...

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If you're a fan of container gardening, it's important to know the mistakes worth avoiding. From small pots to under-watering ...

I recently read an article in a national publication offering advice on repotting houseplants. While some of the advice resonated with me, a couple of assertions did not. The first was that container ...

Guest presenter and furniture designer Craig Miller-Randle doesn’t know how many plants he has in his home but there is barely any surface, wall or airspace that isn’t filled with leafy goodness. Over ...

That refreshed blend can help bring back nutrients while improving moisture retention and airflow.

To call guest presenter and furniture designer Craig Miller-Randle an indoor plant fan is a bit of an understatement! He’s unsure just how many plants he has in his home, but it is completely filled ...