There is an interesting type of Ligustrum tree which is ideal for growing in containers. It has lovely golden leaves, and can be pruned to control its growth.

Now that the weather is cooling, you might notice that some of the plants we encounter look nothing like their mid-summer ...

Many flowering and foliage shrubs including hollies, Japanese maples and camellias will thrive in containers with a little care and will be a focal point in your garden. So whatever the size of ...

As low growing plants they will work well dotted around the backyard at the front of borders or in pots. 8. Liriope muscari These evergreen part shade perennials are also known as lily turf. Their ...

The ultimate in low maintenance, this slow-growing, long-lived evergreen makes an excellent foundation or border plant, and never needs pruning. Also known as monkey grass, liriope provides ...

Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of broccoli, pindo palms, tibouchina, California poppies, ...

Follow our guide if you want to grow crops on patios, balconies, windowsills and roof gardens. There is a whole range of crops suitable for growing in pots. For the greatest choice of plants ...

Other Houston-tolerant choices include wood ferns and foxtail ferns, lilyturf (Liriope muscari), irises ... Continuity is also a good rule for the plants that go in the containers. This Los Angeles ...

A plant that is permanent in appearance can bring stability to the landscape, and this soil test might not be dependable.

These spreading plants grow in thin clumps and have stout growths. Medium grasses can grow in containers and garden beds or along walkways to add more personality to your landscape. Three popular ...

“What can I plant in pots in autumn? Don’t let the pots you used in summer sit empty until spring - plant them up now for some autumn colour,” he told viewers in his 30 second clip.