“Bamboo takes the top spot among container disasters,” says Andy Wu, founder of Backyard Oasis. “The rhizome grows with such ...

Can you plant perennials in pots rather than in the ground? Yes, and there are many benefits to adding perennials to your container gardens. As the University of Georgia Extension notes, they can ...

Some perennials aren't suited for the container life. While they can grow in pots, they'll thrive if planted in the ground.

Downsized and longer-blooming versions of perennial favorites are perfect for container designers. Examples include black-eyed Susans, coneflowers, coreopsis, geraniums, Shasta daisies and yarrow.

I often plant foliage perennials such as Heuchera or ferns in the same container with trees. Both require similar care, and I prefer the look of foliage rather than bare soil.

"I especially love to use this plant in containers because it gives you flowers all summer, which can be rare for a perennial," says Hannah Ward Howland, perennials manager at Plants Unlimited.

Want to make your container garden a paradise for hummingbirds? Discover the bloom that brings color, nectar, and nonstop ...

Perennials for cool season containers may seem like the proverbial horticultural oxymoron, but that is exactly what I have been planting the last few days in my zone 8a landscape. My favorite ...

Benefits of Growing Perennials in Containers When considering annuals vs. perennials for your potted garden, keep in mind that you actually can combine the 1-year plants with the longer-lived ones ...

"I especially love to use this plant in containers because it gives you flowers all summer, which can be rare for a perennial," says Hannah Ward Howland, perennials manager at Plants Unlimited.