These gorgeous fast-growing fall flowers make containers shine from now until the autumn turns into winter.

From asters and rudbeckia to chrysanthemums and grasses, these late-season stars will revive tired pots and keep the color ...

Perennials are a wonderful way to bring color to your garden year after year, whether it's a sprig of lavender or a cluster of chrysanthemums. However, for many, growing flowers and vegetables in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The best perennial plants for pots are ones that offer a long season of interest and are winter hardy, so you can rely on them to ...

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GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — When selecting perennials for container gardening, it's important to choose plants that thrive well in confined spaces, maintain their beauty throughout the growing season, and ...

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Question: I want to get started early with my container flower plantings, but the weather has been so cold that I’m worried about possible frost damage. Also, what can I do to keep my containers from ...

Answer: Make sure that your containers all have drainage holes. If you are reusing last year’s soil, loosen it with a hand trowel all the way to the bottom. Some people prefer to dump old soil into ...