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Hostas like shady spots, needs lots of water, and are at risk of being eaten by slugs. Does that mean container planting is ...
With a bit more effort and close monitoring of your plant's needs and health, you can easily grow hostas in containers instead of your garden beds.
Some years ago I faced a crisis in my garden planting. I had lily bulbs and had run out of room to plant more. Any new planting required that something else be dug up. So I consulted with Becky Heath ...
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.
Finding interesting plants for those shady spots can be challenging, but there's one low-care perennial with beautiful ...
Do you have a gardening question? The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County can help. Our volunteers are part of the University of California’s Cooperative Extension program and we are trained to ...
Net pots are plastic containers with slits that allow roots to grow through. Clay planter pebbles, often used in hydroponics, ...