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The containers you’re going to use for seasonal plantings should have at least one bottom hole for drainage. A layer of ...

When I was in college, I had three pots with tiny plants growing on my windowsill. They were my connection with horticulture. Those long nights trying to figure out why a horticulture major was taking ...

Growing annuals in containers is different from garden beds. Learn why potted plants need constant care and how to feed them.

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Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

If possible, keep the pot out of full sun, especially during hot weather. Warmer temperatures can cause young plants to lose ...