DENVER — I plant a lot of plants in containers. I like to enjoy them on my patio and demonstrate what's possible for people who garden on their decks, balconies and patios. I've been planting a ton of ...

Making your own potting mix is one of the joys houseplant lovers and container gardeners share. Knowing that you're giving ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tom Brown: 'I find that growing them in pots allows you to water and feed the plants with greater effect, which results in them ...

Dear Master Gardener: I received a potted lily plant for Mother’s Day. Can I plant it in my garden? Answer: It depends. If it is an Asiatic lily, you can plant it in your garden after it blooms. Cut ...

The tolerant and easygoing peace lily is known for its air-purifying capabilities. Despite their name, peace lilies are not flowers but can bloom under the right conditions. Peace lilies enjoy bright, ...

Put your peace lily into the new pot and fill in around it with more fresh potting soil. Leave at least an inch between the ...

For some, awareness of lilies begins and ends with the white flowers sold at Eastertime, but there are more than 100 species and 8,000 varieties of Lilium (Lilium spp.) in vibrant hues and assorted ...

Dear Master Gardener: I overwintered my calla lily rhizomes and they are in good shape, but sprouting. When and how should I plant them? Answer: The elegant and beautiful calla lily is not a true lily ...

Buying new potting or garden soil season after season can get to be a bit of a pain, but it's largely considered a necessary task. You need a healthy base for good plant growth, right? However, there ...

Q: I had many day lilies after I dug them up last spring, so I gave them away as gifts to family and neighbors. The five I kept were planted in pots. They bloomed beautifully all summer on our patio.

What a joy it is to see the lilies breaking the ground this time of year. It makes me realize it will not be long before I have an abundance of lovely flowers. There are many different kinds of lilies ...