Perlite, a volcanic rock, is a common ingredient in potting mixes. It improves drainage, aeration and water retention in soil. Perlite is lightweight and can be added to in-ground gardens, but it's ...

Have you ever gone to the grocery store for, say, milk, and left with a cartful of impulse buys? Well, I visited a couple of nurseries last week in search of one specific plant and left with nearly ...

Temperature and humidity play a major role in succulent care. Ideally, keep your plants in an environment where temperatures ...

Nothing adds a pop of color, a smidgen of style, or a dash of drama to the garden like a perfectly planned and planted container. And while every gardener has their magic recipe for what works ...

From the choice and arrangement of your pots to how you think about what goes in them, one garden designer has some advice for you. 18 Photos View Slide Show › By Margaret Roach It’s a spring ritual: ...

Much frustration surrounds growing plants in containers outdoors, probably due to exaggerated expectations. If you want safety where container planting is concerned, confine your choices to cacti and ...

Small-space gardening has been a blessing during the pandemic. A few pots on apartment balconies, decks, rooftops and stairwells brought beauty to our lives — and maybe even some delicious fruit, ...

Have you ever gone to the grocery store for, say, milk, and left with a cartful of impulse buys? Well, I visited a couple of nurseries last week in search of one specific plant — and left with nearly ...