Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things nature. She holds a degree in Journalism from Ohio University. How does a ...

Fall planting season is a great time to get your hands dirty. If you’ve ever wondered how to get a more lush and full look for your garden containers, there is a tried and true method that’s easy to ...

Backyard spaces—from gardens to patios—have become a true extension of the home, with more homeowners creating outdoor areas that feel like actual living rooms and serve as a place to escape. Going ...

If you start mid-May with small plantings (rather than seeds), by August you can skip the supermarket and enjoy homegrown eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes, says Max Apton, who also runs Sweet Clover ...

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Travis County will host “The 6 D’s of Container Gardening Success” webinar on May 8 as part of its continuing 2024 Texas Tough Plants educational ...

Spring is in full swing, and that means temperatures are rising and tank-tops, shorts, and flip-flops are the preferred attire. As highs reach steadily into the mid to upper 90s, any outdoor activity ...

Local horticulturist and landscape designer Kate O’Keefe shares her favorite plants that are ideal for containers. Kate O’Keefe knows her plants. She has a graduate degree in landscape design and is ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Container gardens offer instant gratification to those who want to enjoy flowers and plants all summer long. Fill a pot with soil, pick your plants and voila ...

In the world of garden color, we call it triadic harmony. Simply put, triadic harmony is three colors spread equal distance apart on the color wheel. So in the mixed container or basket, this would be ...

The evergreen shade-loving shrub known as fatsia japonica “Spider’s Web” became a focal point for several of the winning container garden designs at the 2024 Northwest Flower and Garden Festival.