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Although cucumbers have sprawling vines, you can grow them in containers. The key is to choose a compact variety and train those vines up a trellis.

Watch a video and read about how Carrie transformed the backyard of her new home into a thriving garden with Gardener's CedarLast raised beds and obelisk.

Climbing plants climb in particular ways: some wrap, some adhere, and some curl. Learn to recognize which plants do what, so you can choose the right kind of trellis or support.

Make the most of climbing plants by providing the right kind of support.

Cukes are hot-weather plants, so plant when the soil is at least 65 degrees. In warm parts of the country you can put seeds directly into the ground; in short-season areas, you should start seedlings indoors a couple weeks before putting them out into the garden.

If you want to grow flowers from seed, start with sweet peas. The large seeds are easy to manage and most varieties germinate readily.

Gardener's Supply press releases and "In the News" features.

The Green Thumb Awards, a program of the Direct Gardening Association, recognizes outstanding new plants and products. Each year, companies enter their best new products with the hopes of winning this prestigious award.

  Allegra DeAngelo Meet Allegra DeAngelo A LLEGRA DeAngelo is part of our network of nationwide testers. She gardens on her balcony in Queens, NY, and helps us understand the joys and challenges of small-space, urban gardening.

To attract butterflies and other pollinators, simply plant flowers they love -- lots of them. The designs here feature blooms that are rich in color and nectar, ensuring that you will welcome dozens of beneficial insects -- especially butterflies.

We asked kitchen garden expert Ellen Ecker Ogden to come up with planting plans for a couple of our Elevated Raised Beds. The results, both beautiful and delicious, are here.

Peas are are one of the first things you can plant in the spring. With careful attention timing, you'll be harvesting in early summer.

Meet the gardeners who make sure our products are the best.

New to clematis? Learn how to grow this glorious flowering vine.

How to build traditional Japanese garden structures with bamboo.

Bring the "queen of climbers" up close by growing compact varieties in planters on your patio or deck.

Using bamboo for attractive and functional structures in your garden.

Seeds germinate fast when the soil is already nice and warm. For delicious, picture-perfect fall crops of spinach, lettuce, peas, kale and broccoli, late summer is the time to plant.

Tips for making your backyard, porch, balcony or patio a little more private.

The key tools are support grids, rings, metal linking stakes, bamboo stakes and poles. If you have a few of each kind on hand, you'll be ready for the season's challenges.

Let this be the year that you carve a jack-o-lantern that you grew in your own backyard. Pumpkins are not difficult to grow – even in raised beds.

How to grow your own vegetables and keep your plants healthy and vigorous.

How to successfully grow plants in containers -- indoors and out.

If you are new to growing vegetables in containers, or have had limited success, here are a few tips to help you succeed.

Spinach is a cool-weather crop. Plant seeds directly into the garden, four to six weeks before the last spring frost.

Densely planted raised beds don't require as much weeding as regular garden beds. Shown here is our All-American Garden in late June.

Pumpkins are long-season, heat-loving crops that can take 100 days to fully ripen. Cold-climate gardeners may want to start seeds indoors.

Flower gardener and outdoor living expert Debra Prinzing says, "It seems like backyard gardeners are rediscovering cutting gardens. Thank goodness!"

These tips and techniques from professional garden designer Kerry Ann Mendez will help you transform your landscape and create stunning, easy-care gardens.

Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew and other melons are heat-loving plants. They need warm soil to thrive.

Growing a small garden is like living in a small house: it is not as easy as it looks. Choose the right plants and you'll have a bountiful harvest.

Learn how to create a vegetable garden that showcases the plants and invites exploration.

Increase your harvest with succession planting! Regularly seeding and rotating your crops will extend your growing season and make the most of a small garden space.

How to plant and grow peonies, one of the most carefree of all perennials

When backyard beans are plentiful, use these recipes and techniques to ensure that you'll never tire of another harvest.

I'm passionate about pickles. That's why caring for my cucumber crop tops my list of garden chores.

Drinks made with just-picked herbs, fruit, and vegetables as flavorings and garnishes are the toast of the summer party season.

How to grow fruits and berries in your own backyard.

Learn about some of the members of our gardening community, including Gardener's Supply employee-owners, customers, and garden testers.

By planting heirloom varieties, you can start a tradition of seed-saving in your garden. Start with a few selections from one of the founders of the Seed Savers Exchange.

Discover the joys of growing veggies in raised garden beds. You can enjoy a plentiful harvest, even in the first year!