Container Gardening

Bare Pepper Stems in August? Read the Order of the Damage

When pepper plants shed their leaves late in the season, the pattern of loss and the weather tell you which of four failures is at work — and what to do before the fruit scalds.

The 7 Decisions That Determine Your Lemon Tree's Fate

From picking the right seeds to deciding on a nursery tree, these seven choices cover pot, sun, transplant timing, pest control, and long-term care.

Floss Flower Drops Months of Blue Into a Summer Bed — Here's How to Keep It Happy

Ageratum earns its spot as a bedding-plant staple: pompom blooms from late spring to frost, in a color most annuals can't touch.

Garden Design Briefs: Trends, Tools, and Plant Picks for 2026

From eight shaping forces to mosquito-repelling plants, here are the garden and landscape developments worth noting this season.