4 Herbs You Can Grow on Your Kitchen Windowsill
Four herbs grow well in pots on a sunny sill: basil, mint, chives and parsley. Give them six hours of direct sun and water only when the soil is dry.
Balcony Gardening for Beginners: The Basics
Beginner balcony gardening comes down to containers within your weight limit, well-draining potting mix and plants matched to sun.
5 Flowers That Bloom All Summer in Pots
Daylily, zinnia, coneflower, globe amaranth and salvia keep flowering through summer heat in a 12-inch pot, with the sun, care and winter facts for each.
How Often to Water Container Plants (Simple Guide)
A small pot in hot weather can need water once or twice a day. How to tell when your containers need it, and how much to give.
Best Container Vegetables for Small Spaces
Tomatoes, peppers, greens, carrots, beans and herbs that suit pots, with pot sizes from Extension guidance and a plain look at timing.
Common Container Gardening Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
Nine setup mistakes that hold container gardens back, from pot depth to dark pots, and the fix for each one.
5 Low-Maintenance Plants for Pots
Gaillardia, sedum, agastache, heuchera and Russian sage cope with dry spells in a pot, with the sun, drainage and winter facts that decide if they suit you.
Container Gardening for Beginners: How to Get Started
Container gardening for beginners needs a pot of at least 12 inches, drainage holes, potting mix and enough light. Start with herbs.