A hanging basket filled with fuchsias is perfect for the shade. (Lynn Ketchum) Hanging a basket filled with colorful plants gives decks and gardens another dimension. "You'll have color where you ...

On a steamy July day, this gardener is tempted to stick to the porch. It's more comfortable in the rocker beneath the ceiling fan, a glass of lemonade in hand. Besides, the porch is a fine place to ...

Often overlooked, hanging baskets are a perfect way to add some colour and height to your garden. Whether it’s to dress up a bare wall, add some charm to a porch or detail to a balcony, there are ...

Before shopping for plants, think about the effect you want to make. Maybe you'd like all one color with different textures to add character and depth. Or perhaps a hot shot of orange and yellow ...

If you held onto yours from last year—and you should—here's how to get another year of blooms from them. One of my favorite parts of spring is being able to finally put color back in the garden, and ...

So, you've picked up some trailing lantana (Lantana montevidensis) at the nursery with the intention of adding it to your hanging baskets. Great choice! These South American plants love the heat, and ...

There’s a trick to assembling a hanging basket. Think layers, like lasagne. Patricia French asks: My daughter gave me a wire hanging basket, the type that is packed with sphagnum moss. She also ...

Sophie is a great fan of garden competitions that are open to everybody – such as the hanging basket challenge at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Everyone from school students to ...