Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Hypertufa containers are porous, rock-like planters that you can make at home. The basic ingredients include Portland cement, peat moss, and either vermiculite or perlite. Mix the dry ingredients ...

Fiery hot, mild, or somewhere in between, pepper plants are easy to grow in the garden and can produce big yields of peppers ...

People who live somewhere with ample outdoor space may have the room to spread out and make an in-ground garden—instead of being limited to planters like city-dwellers—but gardening in containers ...

Have you ever thought about growing vegetables in containers? It's a great method when suitable land is not available, and it's also physically easier. That makes containers good for older vegetable ...

Grocery prices keep climbing, cold and flu season never seems far away, and many households now search for practical ways to cut costs while staying healthy. A small herb garden can help tackle both ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pink roses in full bloom - Bowonpat Sakaew/Shutterstock Gorgeous, fragrant roses are highly desirable and a favorite among ...