It’s not unusual in warmer climates for container-grown trees to be irrigated several times a day in the nursery. When freshly planted in your front yard, that need for constant watering doesn’t go ...

Contrary to what you might think, many native plants will grow in containers — at least for a while. They may look like dwarf versions of in-ground plants, says Bart O’Brien, Rancho’s ...

Five- and 15-gallon container-grown trees are more readily available. For larger sizes, check with nurseries that specialize in trees, such as Bownds and RCW.

If you enjoy decadent foliage, delicate flowers, and a bountiful harvest, then a key lime tree is a great choice. These ...

The mimosa tree is beautiful and drought tolerant, with airy pink blossoms and fern-like green leaves. Here’s how to grow one ...

Whether you’re growing annuals, tropicals, herbs or anything else, there are many good reasons to turn to plants in pots.

I grow citrus trees in containers and in the ground successfully. This is my first attempt to grow a peach tree. I am not sure that putting a full-sized peach tree in a container is a good idea.

Most trees with long, flexible branches, such as apple, cherry, fig, peach, pear, plum and quince lend themselves nicely to ...

Arts & Entertainment How to fix trees that are planted too deeply in containers Setting small trees deeply in the potting soil causes them to grow straight up, which is unhealthy.