
As you browse the plant selections at your local garden center or nursery, youโll likely find some small plants (often sold in six-pack containers) and larger plants in 1-gallon-size (or larger) containers. Which is better? The answer depends a lot on what youโre planting and when youโre planting it. Here are the pros and cons…

The challenges of gardening in a small space are real. Some design choices, however, amplify the impression of tight quarters. Color, line, and texture all play important roles in making a small garden feel expansive and inviting or confining and cramped. Avoid these 8 common design blunders to make the most of even the smallest…