Save your plastic milk cartons, and use them to create a customizable vertical garden where you can grow herbs and other ...

This guide highlights the best vegetables for balcony gardens, featuring easy-to-grow, productive, and container-friendly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Remember that fairy tale about Jack and the Beanstalk? It’s probably the most famous example of “growing up” or vertical gardening ...

Vertical gardens can add visual interest and beauty to spaces that might otherwise be underutilized, says Joe Oszust, sales arborist, The Davey Tree Expert Company’s Albany office. Creating a vertical ...

Dustin Lang walks between the rows that will eventually be planted with lettuce for the hydroponic vertical garden. LED lights cast blue and red light onto the plants for optimal growth. (Heidi ...

Root crops (beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips): Make sure the depth of the pots will accommodate the anticipated length of the roots. Growing vegetables in containers is an excellent option for folks ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

Whether it's composting the scraps from last night's dinner or reusing household items around the garden, recycling is an essential part of making your garden more sustainable. On the other hand, ...

If you have limited outdoor space but still want to enjoy greenery, a vertical garden wall can be a great solution. It allows you to grow plants upward instead of outward, making the most of small ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...