Welcome autumn with 7 gorgeous plants that thrive in containers and enliven your porch or patio throughout the cooler season

Dotting a stairway or perched on a café table, plants in colorful pots and vibrant flowers make a picturesque scene in a town on the coast

Create an alluring after-dark aura on a patio or deck with container plants that glow white under the stars

Set your containers free from the patio — placed among plantings in the ground, they fill unsightly gaps, let you experiment and more

Designing a gorgeous container garden is easy once you know this simple rule of thumb for composition

Highlight a show-worthy stunner or elevate a pedestrian plant by giving it a solo starring role in the garden

To play matchmaker for your container garden and its surroundings, you've got to know all the materials and pick the right style

Brush a hand on velvety foliage or fluffy plumes for a sensory garden experience beyond sight and smell

Try this tall and spiky pollinator plant for an unusual back-of-the-border look

Plant dormant trees and shrubs in fall using the easy, affordable bare-root method and enjoy beautiful results in spring