Patio plants decorating ideas

A well designed patio is akin to adding square footage to your home. When done properly, a comfortable patio design should feel like another room in the house; a great place for entertaining friends and family, relaxing with a cup of coffee or herbal tea in the morning, or finishing…

Diggin’ in the Dirt Signature Gardens The signature of God is written in flowers Hi Everyone By early to mid-April it is safe to plant warm season annuals. Here are a few suggestions for annual color in your garden or in containers. Any suggestions where the name is in quotes (i.e. 'Profusion'), planting these specific cultivars will yield the best results. As mentioned in my Container Crazy! post, when planting containers, remember you want... a “thriller” (tall plants), a “filler” (plants…

24 designer plant lists for beautiful container garden plantings & colorful mixed flower pots combinations: great patio design & backyard landscape ideas!

Plants that repel mosquitos - add a few of these to your landscaping, planters, or flower gardens to keep the mosquitos away.

Our editors share picks for the best container plants for colorful, long-lasting container gardens every year. Mix and match these plants for sun and shade.

I know the feeling. You drive by these homes that are landscaped so well; flowers are everywhere. Next thing you know, you are at your favorite place to buy potted plants, and you walk out

Want to know the secret to beautiful garden containers? These plant lists tell you exactly which plants you need to create these eye-catching planters.

Container garden design is easy with these tips. Learn how to arrange plants in pots using the thrillers, spillers, and fillers technique.

Both annual and perennial plants can work in containers. These plants can thrive in container gardens in shady areas of your garden, backyard, porch or patio.