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How to Grow Clematis in Containers Year Round

Grow stunning clematis in containers with tips from Hummingbird Farm owner Cindy Tibbetts, including care, best varieties and easy overwintering methods.

How to Grow Healthy Trees in Containers

Whether you want more privacy or shade, growing trees in containers is an easy, flexible option. Learn how to choose the right pot, prune roots and pick varieties that will thrive.

Meet Our 2026 Container Challenge Winners!

Explore this year’s Container Challenge winners, with plant lists and tips from our readers to inspire your own stunning container garden designs.

2026 Container Challenge Honorable Mentions

Check out 6 inspiring designs that earned honorable mentions in the 2026 Container Garden Challenge.

An Easy Trick to Remove Scale from Plants

Here is an easy and gentle way to remove scale that can be common on citrus plant leaves.

Smart Cactus Care Tips From Our Readers

Get easy cactus care tips from our readers, including fixes for leaning cacti and a clever watering trick to avoid getting poked.

How Can I Prevent Leaf Drop When Moving Plants Indoors for Winter?

If you're bringing plants inside to overwinter, follow these 5 tips for a smooth transition with minimal leaf drop, plus see our guide to the best time to move common plants indoors.

2025 Container Garden Challenge Winners

Get inspired by this standout collection of reader-designed containers — each one full of personality. Plus, we’ve included plant lists so you can recreate them yourself!

Secrets to Easy Multiseason Container Garden Plantings

Create stunning year-round container displays using this simple method from Heather Thomas of Cape Cottage Garden.

Charming Shade Container Garden Ideas

Need new container ideas for your shade garden? Get inspired by this gardener's collection of planters, featuring lush foliage and even a few perennials from her garden.

Easy Summer Flower Planter Ideas

Transform your outdoor living spaces with these 3 container recipes full of textures and blooms.

Tips for Growing a Rooftop Garden

No green space? No problem! Learn how this Chicago gardener created a beautiful rooftop garden in the city.

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2024 Container Garden Challenge Winners!

Check out these winning designs from our 2024 Container Challenge! We'll share their planting plans and tips to inspire you to grow your best container garden.

Cool-Weather Plantings for Spring Containers

Are you looking for some cool-weather plants to tuck into spring containers? We have 3 colorful planting plans that can handle the cold nips in spring.

DIY Porch Pots with Spruce Tips & Evergreens

Watch and learn how to use spruce tips, pine branches and more evergreens to make gorgeous winter porch pots!

Fall Windowbox Planting

See how to plant up a colorful windowbox for fall with cool-season annuals and dried accents from the garden to dress up a front entry in our how-to video!

Hanging Basket Planter Ideas

Be inspired by these 5 great hanging basket planter ideas!

2023 Container Challenge Winners!

See the winning designs in this year's Container Garden Challenge along with planting plans so you can recreate these beautiful arrangements in your own garden.