July is not too late to add colorful plants to your patio. In my experience as a professional gardener, there is still time to be bold with your container displays and inject some energy and impact ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. These little blooms are reliable and showy in containers, giving you ...

There is nothing like a beautiful patio to make your outdoor space feel like an extension of your home, and the right plants can bring it to life. Whether you're working with a cozy front porch, a big ...

Choosing the right patio plants is as important as the layout and design. As well as adding beauty and style, planting can be used to soften walls and paving, zone areas, as well as create privacy and ...

You have probably adored the sight of your favorite begonias and hostas decorating your patio all summer and right through to fall. After all, there are many simple ways to transform your patio with ...

Nothing transforms a plain patio into a little slice of paradise faster than plants that smell as good as they look. Fragrant foliage adds an instant “spa‑day outside” vibe to your outdoor space, ...

— Recommendations are independently chosen by our editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. Growing your first garden — or your first plant, ...

Last year, Tampa Bay got slammed with over 80 inches of rain, shattering records in a region that already averages 50 inches annually, according to the National Weather Service. Combine that with the ...

Barbara Chung may have the tiniest habitat garden in Los Angeles — some 200 mostly native plants in pots on her 7-by-20-foot townhouse terrace — and she’s happy to erase any doubts about whether patio ...