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Containers are better for deterring pests, while plants in the ground will need less frequent watering. Tomatoes are a staple in nearly every vegetable garden: they’re easy to grow, provide bountiful ...

It only takes a few trips to the nursery for new plants to also assemble a skyline of empty, stacked pots. After I plant a flat of 24 small containers of seasonal color, a dozen veggies and herbs and ...

All hope isn’t lost for aspiring farmers who lack an abundance of green space. Potted gardens and containers can fill in the gaps for beginners, people with mobility issues and those who don’t have ...

The ground in Western Washington is still cold from the wet spring, so wait a few more weeks to plant heat-loving plants such as tomatoes, cucumbers, geraniums, zinnias and especially tropical plants ...

Plants can add life and brightness to any space, so the pots they live in shouldn’t be afterthoughts. General plant care advice suggests you shouldn’t leave your new green friends in the plastic ...