Let us introduce you to the banana leaf plant.Although they are commonly called banana trees, banana leaf plants (Musa spp.) ...

Increasingly popular, they add structure and panache to both indoor and outdoor gardens.From dwarf varieties at 3 feet tall to tree size at 20 feet they are easy to grow when you provide the right ...

In short (although I took a few sentences to arrive), it was a banana tree in a large hand-crafted container of soil, since the ground there was paved.

Wondering which trees will thrive in containers? These picks are recommended by experts for their pot-loving qualities ...

The many uses for banana plants If you plant an ornamental banana tree in a container, bring it inside during the winter and place it by a sunny window.

Before buying container trees, visit nurseries, public gardens or theme parks known for growing plants in containers. You can educate yourself about what can be grown in containers, what is availab… ...

“Trees that grow slowly work particularly well in containers because they can stay in a container for a long time,” he says. One benefit of planting cold-hardy varieties on containers is that ...

Planters allow trees to be positioned as focal points viewed from the home. Japanese maples are good choices for their size, form and leaf ornament, especially in fall. (iStock) ...

If you are willing to wheel a tree in and out of your house (or heated patio) twice a year, welcome to the wide world of container tree options.

As you prepare your landscape for winter, donâ t overlook the trees, shrubs and perennials you have growing in containers. These need a bit of extra protection to help them survive cold ...

"You can plant fruit trees in our area any time of the year if you plant container-grown trees with all their roots," he said. "Bare-root trees must be planted in the dormant season. We only sell ...