This helps drainage and can help prevent water staining concrete or rotting wood decking. You can plant containers with vegetable seeds or transplants (root crops must be planted using seeds).

Although some basics — like giving your plant the sunlight and water that it needs — are nonnegotiable, other tips are ...

Generally, poinsettias prefer temperatures around 55 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, says Roethling. The warmer and drier your ...

Two Scottish design engineers are preparing to a launch a flat pack self-watering plant pot. Andrew Flynn and Martin Keane believe their design will have a carbon footprint significantly lower ...

Pre-empt drought warnings by watering your plants more effectively. Whether you need to water lawns, patio containers or borders, here are some ways to use water wisely. Add water-retaining gel to ...

Terracotta is porous, which allows water to drain quickly, so it’s the perfect material for pot plants that are happy to dry out a little more, such as succulents. If you’re growing plants ...