Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Prior to the mid-1900s, plants couldn't be shipped long distances because the ceramic planters they were grown in broke so easily. The ...

Key Takeaways “Pot” and “planter” are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different container types.Planters are usually larger, hold multiple plants, and are designed mainly for outdoor use ...

Different pots have different uses for your home plants and planters. Plants behave differently in plastic containers than they do in glazed ceramic pots, and each pot has its own set of care ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jackie Reeve Jackie Reeve is a writer covering all things bedding. She has ...

Every time I’m planting in the garden, I'm reminded of a perennial problem - what to do with plastic pots? Most plastic plant pots are made from polypropylene as identified by the number 5 in the ...

We love plants here at the Strategist. We’ve written about low-light plants, off-the-radar indoor plants, status plants, pet-safe plants and more. (Much more.) The right plant can go a long way toward ...