When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: thejoyofplants.co.uk A lovely way to inject some color and life into your outdoor spaces ...

Using trees to provide privacy for a backyard is a beautiful and natural alternative to installing man-made screens or bulky garden structures. And, despite what you might think, you don't need acres ...

The best trees for pots can help transform your outdoor space in multiple ways. They have obvious aesthetic appeal –even more ...

Potted trees can be a wonderful way to add greenery to your space, whether it's a pop of color on the balcony or a leafy sentry guarding your front door. In essence, containers allow you to put ...

When planning a patio or deck, we often think about the look of the furniture or umbrella. But don't ignore those terra cotta ...

You can add beauty and interest to your patio with citrus trees grown in containers. There are several types of these miniature trees that can be grown in containers — trees that have all the appeal ...

Flowers aren’t the only plants that’ll grow in containers. Even trees will grow in pots if you give them big enough ones and are willing to put in the watering and fertilizing effort. Now’s a good ...

Husky cherry tomatoes are compact and perfect for a patio garden space. Dwarf and ultra-dwarf cultivars of fruit trees produce full-sized fruit but take up far less space than full-sized trees. Kale, ...

Maybe you know your watering, pruning, and fertilizing well enough to get your fruit trees and bushes to produce something edible out of a pot. Maybe the bugs won’t infest, and the deer won’t eat ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Learn how to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs in a contained space. You don’t need land to be a farmer. With the right kind of sun, ...

Now that daytime temperatures are once again in the 90s, it's time to think about ways to conserve moisture in your potted patio plants. The best way to avoid sudden plant death from dehydration is to ...

This is the latest in a new series we call Plant PPL, where we interview people of color in the plant world. If you have any suggestions for PPL to include in our series, tag us on Instagram ...