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5 Heat-Loving Patio Plants for Effortless Summer Color – Hot Weather and Humidity Actually Help Them ThriveFrom lantana to mandevilla, these heat-loving patio plants thrive in challenging sticky summer weather.
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Why You Shouldn’t Plant Purple in the Shade – And Why You Need to Grow These 5 High Impact Plants InsteadPlanting purple flowers in the shade seems like an easy way to add rich color, but in low light those lush tones can often disappear. Here’s why purple fails in the shade, and the plants you should try instead
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These 6 Flower Container Combinations Stay Beautiful All Summer – Without Constant WateringThink planters need constant babysitting? Think again! These tough little combinations promise beautiful blooms and fewer trips with the watering can...
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Cinder Blocks Get a Bad Rap, but They're Actually an Amazing Container Garden Alternative – And They Cost Less Than $3!Want affordable, durable planters for your patio? Cinder blocks are actually the ideal size and shape, and they're dirt cheap.
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Move Over, Petunias – These 5 Container Pick-Me-Ups are Better for Revamping Your Tired Summer PotsContainers looking a little weary? Plant these summer superheroes now for maximum color impact and reliable razzle-dazzle that lasts right through to fall
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7 Drought-Proof Container Plants That Stay Lush Through Heatwaves – Even When Everything Else Is WiltingThese resilient container stars shrug off scorching temperatures and dry spells, keeping patios colorful with far less watering than most summer plants.
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Create a Patriotic Porch Display for America’s 250th – These 7 Red, White and Blue Container Combinations Really PopGive your porch a pop of patriotic pizazz this Independence Day!
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7 Unlikely Container Pairs to Add Wow Factor to Small Spaces – Try Texture Clashing Combos for Easy Style PointsJust like chocolate and peanut butter, some combinations don’t make sense until you experience them – but these unlikely container plant pairings don’t just work, they transform small spaces with high impact texture that looks deeply designer
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The Best Large Garden Planters for Instant Impact – Even on a Tight BudgetLooking to refresh your outdoor space fast? These oversized planters deliver maximum style with minimal effort (and at surprisingly affordable prices, too!).
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It’s Not Too Late! 7 Cutting Garden Flowers You Can Still Sow in June for Summer BouquetsGet these seeds in the ground now and you'll have armfuls of colorful flowers for vases and posies by September.
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5 Container Plants That (Almost) Never Need Watering – These Gorgeous Drought-Proof Picks Will Thrive All SummerDon't let the hot, dry summer take a toll on your porch pots. Planting a nearly drought-proof container garden will keep your home looking great all summer long.
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Double Your Growing Space with These 6 High-Low Showstoppers – For Harmony, Crops and Small Yard BeautyGrowing space in June is in high demand – so why not think both ways with your vertical growing? These clever high-low plant pairings make the most of every inch, so you can double your growing wins
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These Stylish Pots & Planters for Your Front Porch Look High-End, But Won't Break the Bank – 6 Affordable Options From TargetFront porch pots filled with the right plants can instantly boost curb appeal and add gorgeous color that lasts all summer. Here are my top budget picks.
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6 Longest-Flowering Annuals for Hanging Baskets & Window Boxes – Plant Now for Dazzling Blooms That Last Until the First FrostMost plants fade by midsummer, but these annuals are the exception. Plant them now for hanging baskets and window boxes full of blooms until the first frost.
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These 6 Gorgeous Trailing Container Plants are Heat Tolerant So They Won’t Fail – Even in Hanging BasketsLooking for dazzling trailing container plants that stay lush and vibrant on the hottest days? These unstoppable cascading beauties bring effortless color to patio pots and hanging basket displays all summer long
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Upside Down Plants – Turn Your Garden on Its Head to Maximize Small Spaces and Boost HarvestsGrowing plants upside down can be a great way to diversify your garden. Inverted gardening offers benefits for both vegetable and ornamental plantings.
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Silver Linings in the Shade – These 6 Reflective Plants Seem to Glow in the Dark and Their Silver Foliage Lasts All SeasonIf your shady garden spots look a little dull and flat, these silver-leafed plants act like natural outdoor lamps, adding luminous sheen with their gorgeous, glowing foliage
