In a July column, I introduced a San Diego Master Gardener program, Earth-Friendly Gardens, in which we encourage the public to make sustainable choices in caring for their landscapes. This month, we ...

Container gardening is one of the fastest growing segments of gardening. However, container choice options can be overwhelming. Which one is best? First, consider where the container will be placed.

A raised container bed delivers all the benefits of traditional gardening without the back pain that can come from squatting or kneeling.(Getty Images / Getty Images/iStockphoto) Growing fresh veggies ...

Lisa Johnson offers best practices and tips for successful container gardening. Lisa Johnson, Horticulture Educator with Dane County Extension, reviews different container types, addresses container ...

In this video, I show you how to make a self-watering planter wicking raised garden bed. These types of self-watering beds help to save on water and give your plants more consistent access to water so ...

Watering is essential for maintaining a healthy, thriving houseplant - but gardeners have got to find the right balance between not watering enough, and not over-watering. That's made even more ...

When choosing a container for gardening, consider its material, placement, and drainage capabilities. Terracotta pots are porous and require frequent watering, while glazed pots retain moisture better ...