Whatever your planting style, deciding what to put in winter containers means you need to get creative with your choices. Your efforts will be totally on show as there's usually so little competition ...

Helleborus niger (Christmas rose): If you buy these plants potted in bud now, they’ll often bloom in time for Christmas.

Winter container gardens bring so much joy, adding an instant lift that can quickly transform an outdoor space. They give you a much-needed shot of color and interest that becomes a focal point when ...

Create stunning containers that shine all winter long with evergreen foliage and winter blooms. Dress up your porch or patio with gorgeous evergreen shrubs perfect for winter containers. The key to ...

Mums are a go-to fall bloom for containers, but that also makes them a bit boring. Spice things up with other, equally pretty ...

Meteorological winter starts on Dec. 1, that’s the beginning of the coldest part of the year in our part of the world. It’s not exactly ideal gardening weather, but there are a few plants that can ...

Even if you’ve got a beautifully designed garden, there are plenty of reasons to add plants in containers to your home. You can decorate a front porch or backyard patio with boxes or pots of flowers.

You can always tell a diehard gardener. When the first frost of fall is forecast, they’re outside in the dark with a flashlight, covering tomato plants with old bed ...

Don’t stop there, look for new ways to add a bit of fall to your front steps, balcony and garden beds.

Add winter color with snapdragons, stocks, calendula and more — plus why to wait on pansies, violas and cyclamen.

As summer winds down, we tend to focus on enjoying the last of the season’s harvests, clearing away spent plants and planning next year’s garden. But indoor plants need our attention now, too. PLANTS ...

When the first big rains of the season arrive in Marin County, we all know it’s time to adjust our outdoor watering routines for the cooler months. While it might be tempting to turn off your ...