Old plastic containers often get tossed without a second thought. With a few simple steps, they can become a functional feature that supports local wildlife.

container garden, various size plastic pots - Jordan Lye/Getty Images It starts with good intentions and a yogurt tub--or maybe a takeout container. Either way, it's a perfectly decent vessel. So, why ...

When Briana Bosch started her Colorado flower farm, Blossom and Branch, the fifth-generation farmer—her family had a dairy and corn farm—mimicked what her family had always done: plastic landscape ...

You don't need an artistic eye to DIY a beautiful custom vase — it just takes an old plastic container and a stylish material ...

When choosing a container for gardening, consider its material, placement, and drainage capabilities. Terracotta pots are porous and require frequent watering, while glazed pots retain moisture better ...

Summer means getting gardens in shape and buying plants to add color or greenery to the yard. But it also means being left with all those plastic containers that the plants come in, which typically ...

Many gardeners choose to raise plants in containers or in raised beds. Those with limited gardening space and those who love patio accents find that containers fit the bill. Those with poor soil or ...