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 ...

Plants brighten up any space, but if you've got a shady patio, it might be hard to find plants that can thrive. Luckily, ...

Your patio is like an extra room outside, where you can relax at the end of the day and party at weekends. Of course it needs furnishing, but it also needs decorating – and this is where patio plants ...

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

We’ve used pre-used potting soil and we’re mixing in a bit of bone meal. Bone meal is high in phosphates, and that promotes ...

Ever wish you could have a garden, even if you only have a balcony or a tiny patio? Container gardening makes it possible to ...

If you have a window box or balcony, a courtyard garden or a patio, planting pots full of bright flowers can attract a host of pollinators. Patio pot plants not only look beautiful, but planting ...

Even if you’ve got a beautifully designed garden, there are plenty of reasons to add plants in containers to your home. You can decorate a front porch or backyard patio with boxes or pots of flowers.

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 ...

So, summer's here and you’ve left it late to get your summer patio plants in their pots, ready to add some colour to your outdoor space. Don't despair, because leaving gardening late can have its ...

Are you short on gardening space? Looking for the best container plants for full sun or partial sun? Consider growing these pint-sized hybrids bred for edible success, some of the best vegetables for ...

When we trial composts for containers, we assess the size and health of our plants all summer long, as well as counting the number of flowers on the geraniums and the number and weight of the potatoes ...