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The Best Window Box Plants

2010-04-01T08:38:00.003-04:00

They are probably the best-known summer flowers. The low-growing varieties are suitable for window-boxes on balconies and planters on terraces. Marigolds can be sown directly in the garden when danger of frost has passed, or they can be started indoors for earlier blooms.

Harden Off Those Containers

2010-03-31T10:14:00.004-04:00

Add color to your garden long before it is time to plant regular spring annuals. Make sure your container is hardened off before you place it outside and it will provide weeks of color when temperatures are still cool. Place it in a location where you will see it often, it's the perfect cure for spring fever.

Great Focal Point Planter

2010-03-30T10:00:00.004-04:00

This Planter contains the miniature butterfly bush which has all the appeal of the full sized Buddleia but in a smaller package! Flowers from mid summer to frost. Pruning generally not needed, but may be trimmed in spring. Fragrant flowers. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Love Those Garden Gloves

2010-03-29T11:11:00.010-04:00

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Garden Gloves – So Important

2009-11-24T13:38:00.003-05:00

Spend extra money for the best quality gloves you can afford. The higher cost is justified. The garden gloves fit better, last longer and will withstand a lot of gardening time. It's worth the extra dollars to get the right pair of garden gloves.

All About Dogwood

2009-11-23T09:07:00.002-05:00

Red osier dogwood is just the best plant for this time of year – cut down some branches – you can find them in fields and ditches and then place them in garden pots or containers. Fill the over-season containers with soil to hold the stems. Attach some of those low voltage bulbs and you are all set for a fine looking decoration to brighten up those dull Winter days.

Wonderful Yellow Amaryllis

2009-10-22T10:54:00.002-04:00

We have just come across the Yellow Goddess Amaryllis – wonderful trumpet shaped soft yellow flowers on 20 inch stems. They will be terrific for your indoor containers and will bloom six to eight weeks after planting. Look for them this season.

Easy & Attractive Indoor Planter

2009-10-21T09:07:00.002-04:00

Just looking for something to add color to your indoor décor this winter, Kalanchoe is one of the most popular potted plants. It is easy to find in garden centers and nurseries, and provides brilliant color together with bright green leaves. It is fairly hardy and requires little water, regular watering however will ensure regular blooming.

Large Bloom Containers

2009-10-19T09:37:00.003-04:00

Why did those large garden planters look so good this past season, one reason is the incorporation of Controlled Release Fertilizer or Time Release Fertilizer. It comes in pellets and is an improved version of Slow Release Fertilizer in that it is released based on soil temperature itself, more exact than Slow Release Fertilizer.

Well Wrapped Planter Protection

2009-10-16T10:03:00.002-04:00

There are a few ways to protect your planters over the winter season if you are located in a moderately cool zone with little frost and heavy winds. You can also use mulch, leaves, blankets, bubble wrap and packing styrofoam peanuts. Almost any packing material will do the job.

Old Garden Planter Soil

2009-10-15T10:14:00.001-04:00

If you are like to replace the soil in your garden planters and containers each year, just

dump the used soil in the garden. It will not harm your landscape garden, just break up the roots from the plants and it will eventually turn into soil over time.

Over wintering Those Planters

2009-10-14T09:46:00.001-04:00

Most of your planters will do well outdoors or in an unheated space provided they are protected from the very severe cold – a good winter range without protection would be from 32 – 45 degrees. Do not allow the planters to get too cold – wrap your pots or place in a garage or outbuilding.

Indoor & Outdoor Container Plants

2009-10-13T12:24:00.002-04:00

Some plants are wonderful both inside and outdoors – one of these is the Torenia or Wishbone Flower. It is great for those garden planters and can also be brought into the house for a great houseplant the rest of the year. The Catalina White Linen is so elegant – all white velvety blooms with color greenery.

Keep Planters Looking Good

2009-10-09T09:41:00.002-04:00

One way to keep your planters looking good for a longer period is, of course, to prune and pinch back as required during the season. Protect them from the heavy Fall winds by moving them closer to walls and buildings for added protection. They will look better longer.

Containers for Cool Weather

2009-10-08T11:39:00.002-04:00

There are many annuals that still look good and will last well past the first frost in your planters and containers. They change dimension with the first fall of snow. The best ones to try are Pansies, Violas, Dianthus and Oranmental Kale and Cabbage, each has it own form and height for a beautiful container.

Start Amaryllis Planter Now

2009-10-07T09:02:00.003-04:00

Now is the time to get your Amaryllis started again for the season. Make sure that you leave about one third of the bulb above the surface of the soil and at least an inch on the sides of the container when planting. Water in well, and then keep soil on the drier side until you see the stalk emerging. Now you can water more regularly & keep in a warm, sunny location until the buds begin to open. Enjoy this beautiful plant.

Recycling Your Container Combinations

2009-10-06T09:30:00.002-04:00

We are all into recycling today and one way to keep your garden planters and pots looking fresh is to add an autumn variety plant to your summer annuals. One of the popular showy plant is Ornamental Kale – looks great with shorter grasses, pansies and mums.

Taking a Break

2009-09-25T10:29:00.003-04:00

I am taking a break for a few days to attend the Free the Children Me to We Conference in Vancouver. We will have an opportunity to be inspired by speakers like the Dalai Lama and see what a difference just one person can make in the world. There will be thousands of youth at the conference seeking how they too can make a difference in their community and world today.

"Create a world of change through your daily choices"

Container Garden Tools

2009-09-23T17:23:00.002-04:00

We don’t talk much about tools, however, they are most important and now is the time of year to check to see that they are all in good condition, well cleaned and ready for the next season of container gardening.

Plant Sale Time

2009-09-22T08:50:00.001-04:00

This is the time of year for local plant sales. Take some of those wonderful container plants and split them up for your donation, or replace one of the plants for something new for the Season. Everyone loves seeing what everyone else is growing and you are supporting a worthy cause along the way.

Garden Planter Trio

2009-09-21T11:29:00.003-04:00

Use three garden pots or planters to create a beautiful display or just use one container for all – both suggestions work so well. If you don’t have any very large planters or urns three small pots will do. Plant Superbells (calibrachoa) in one pot, with Heuchera or coral bells in the second one and complete with Diascia.

Spring Bulb Planters

2009-09-17T08:54:00.001-04:00

Now is the time to pot up some spring flowering bulbs in your planters for indoor color during the Winter season. Place the containers in a cool, dark place, until you can see new growth emerging from the soil, and then move them to a bright window to enjoy.

Container Foliage Combination

2009-09-16T10:21:00.002-04:00

It is always fun to try a couple of new container combinations in the Fall – here is one that is very attractive and adds interest to any setting. In your 14” pot, plant a Black Scallop Ajuga together with Helen’s Blush Euphorbia and Key Lime Pie Heuchera. Simple and unique.

Outdoor Containers For Fall

2009-09-14T13:39:00.002-04:00

Now is the time to enjoy all those brilliant colors that only the Fall season can inspire. Start with Black Eyed Susan, Flowering Kale and then complete your Planter with an ornamental grass. Simple and so attractive.

Late Fall Container Gardens

2009-09-11T10:26:00.003-04:00

Replant your garden pots and containers for every season – now going into Fall, consider celebrating with orange – start with celosia for height and then add your ornamental cabbage, golden Hypericum and end of with bring orange-yellow mums. Quite spectacular for Fall!

Over Wintering Mandevilla

2009-09-10T08:22:00.003-04:00

Yes, we are now talking about over wintering – time to think about getting the containers and planters ready for a cooler (cold) season. For the Mandevilla, just cut off the vines to a manageable length. Keep the plant in its pot and water sparingly for the winter, don’t fertilize until ready to place outdoors in the Spring again.

Soil Key to Good Container Gardening

2009-09-09T09:36:00.003-04:00

Soil is the key to successful gardening in containers. The plants are at the mercy of what you put in the flower pots, they are isolated and cannot get nourishment from the soil around them if needed. The roots penetrate deep so make sure that you have a nice large planter to allow your plants to grow healthy and strong.

Garden Planters with Gaura

2009-09-08T09:37:00.002-04:00

Now that summer is fading, the Gaura in our garden planters is going strong. The slender stems float over the garden container and extend out like wands in the breeze. It thrives in full sun and adds movement and grace to those garden pots, urns and window boxes.

Fresh Fall Container Additions

2009-09-02T08:55:00.002-04:00

To keep garden planters and containers fresh looking into the Fall season, just add a branch of bittersweet to the pot, or perhaps a cluster of red maple leaves or even a tall corn stock . You are now up to date and in keeping with the changing seasons.

Herb Cubes the Answer

2009-09-01T09:28:00.004-04:00

What to do with all those herbs that we have grown so successfully over the summer – you can only make so much bruchetta and mint tea! Just take a few minutes and chop up the herbs, place in cube containers and fill with water with touch of oil. Then freeze, place the cubes in storage bags. They will be ready and easily accessible when needed.

Fall Container Plant Ideas

2009-08-31T09:07:00.004-04:00

Fall color schemes usually include vibrant oranges, deep golds and rich reds. Mums are always the usual standby, however carex grasses, pansies, ornamental kales, snapdragons, heuchera (Coral Bells) and veggies such as beets and Swiss chard make great Fall containers

Bold Bergenia in Your Planters

2009-08-27T09:42:00.004-04:00

One of the favorite plants for containers in the Bergenia – it is hardy to zone 3 and a strong grower providing a very bold element in the design of your garden planters and flower pots. They seem to thrive in containers and in some areas can survive over winter.

Harvesting Your Container Bounty

2009-08-26T09:29:00.003-04:00

For the greatest amount of enjoyment from a container garden, harvest the vegetables at their peak of maturity when a vegetable’s full flavor has developed. This will yield the most pleasure for all that hard work – excellent taste of vine-ripened tomatoes, tender green beans and of course wonderful zucchini.

New Idea – Growing Peas in a Container

2009-08-25T11:06:00.002-04:00

Peas are a great crop to grow in containers but not usually recommended because of the amount of space they take up. Now anyone can grow a delectable crop of garden peas, no matter where you live or how much space you have. Burpee’s Petite Pea plants are only 10"" tall, produce as many full-sized 3"" pods as a larger plant and can be grown in a space as small as an 8"" diameter pot with no support. Here is a great idea for next year’s vegetable garden.

Herb Rooftop Gardening

2009-08-24T12:58:00.003-04:00

Start your own herb garden in pots on the balcony or on the roof – coriander and other herbs just thrive in pots within the limited space. Try coriander to make your own curry, chutney or other great dishes. Now is the time to harvest all that basil for wonderful tomato sauce to store for the winter.

Mid-Summer Garden Planter Pick Up

2009-08-17T10:54:00.003-04:00

By this time of the year the garden pots and planters start to look at little bedraggled – all they really need is a shot of water soluble fertilizer the next time you water. Be sure to clip off or dead head any finished blooms and your containers will look good well into the Fall.

Mid Summer Planter Maintenance

2009-08-14T10:58:00.005-04:00

It is now time to take a look at those garden planters and pots and give them a trim to keep them good looking into the Fall. Start by taking a pair of sharp scissors and trim off the entire basket – you may wish to trim off some of the gangling trailing pieces too. This will increase the branching and keep your planters looks good for a long time.

Container Gardening Challenges

2009-08-12T09:45:00.001-04:00

Every region has its specific challenges in gardening. Where it gets very very hot in the summer, choose plants that can tolerate dry soil, don’t need deadheading and are heat tolerant. There are lots of succulents that look terrific in your garden planters.

Keep Those Containers Blooming

2009-08-11T10:25:00.002-04:00

Continue to fertilize weekly to keep your annuals blooming in your planters and containers. Remove any spent annuals to prevent the flowers from seed producing stage and they should continue to flower longer into the season.

Pots and Containers

2009-08-10T13:06:00.002-04:00

Yes, we really do need to consider the size of your garden pots and containers. The larger will have more impact in your garden and of course won’t dry out as quickly. Garden designers often recommend three of more identical planters with the same combinations for a dramatic impact.

Idea for Fall Container

2009-08-06T10:08:00.002-04:00

It is hard to think that we are going into Fall, however, the Mums are out in the garden shops and that is the first sign. Pot up in your Garden Planter a “Tropicana” Canna together with Creeping Jenny. Makes a wonderful display for Fall.

Daylilies in Containers

2009-08-05T10:14:00.002-04:00

Daylilies can be grown successfully in pots and placed on the deck or in the garden. In winter just wrap the outside of the container in bubblewrap to keep from freezing the roots and leave them till Spring. They will grow year after year and look great.

Instant Beauty with Big Containers

2009-08-04T10:33:00.002-04:00

If you want to create instant color and interest in your garden, just add some BIG and colorful plants to your containers. Place the planters in strategic areas in your garden or on your patio and you have overnight created beauty out of a dull or drab corner of the garden.

Why Use Plant Containers?

2009-07-30T12:07:00.001-04:00

Now that we are in the middle of our summer season, why is container gardening becoming so popular. If your soil is poor, unsuitable for gardening or needs just too much amending, this reason alone is enough to start planting in garden pots and containers. You can control the soil, particular light and heat requirements too by placing the planters where you want them.

Large Garden Pots for Bulbs

2009-07-29T10:42:00.003-04:00

There are so many choices in planters and containers, however, for bulbs on the patio or deck, be sure to select ones that are at least 16 inches in diameter for impressive color. How deep the pots and garden planters are depends on the size and type of bulb you wish to plant. Oh yes, be sure they have drainage holes in them as well.

Bulbs in Containers for the Fall

2009-07-27T12:58:00.001-04:00

Bulbs are such fun, they are always a surprise when they come up – you plant them so far in advance that we forget what to expect. Plant your bulbs in garden planters and containers in the Fall for Spring and of course in the Spring for Fall viewing.

Sunshine in a Pot

2009-07-24T09:03:00.002-04:00

The Pacino Cola creates a wonderful abundance of brilliant 5-6 inch flowers with golden yellow petals and dark centers. These dwarf plants can be grown in a garden pot, containers, or of course in the garden. They are perfect for cutting for indoor arrangements too.

Water Planters in the Morning

2009-07-23T12:26:00.001-04:00

Watering during the early morning on calm days is the best way to use water – there is less evaporation. During the day the water does evaporate and reduces the chance of disease and attracting insects. Water deep before the heat of the day.

Plant Container Hedge

2009-07-20T09:50:00.002-04:00

Garden plant containers and pots showcase plants and do enhance an area’s aesthetic appearance. A beautiful hedge can be created which includes many planters suitably spaced containing boxwood topiaries. They look wonderful along a driveway or against a privacy fence.

Rain Barrels & Garden Planters

2009-07-16T09:27:00.001-04:00

Yes, they do go together. Collect rainwater to give a drink to those plant pots and containers during summer dry spells. The water is pure and you are doing a great service to the environment as well. Many municipalities have rain barrels to sell at a good price – reduces the amount of water they have to process in the treatment plant.

Drought Tolerant Plants

2009-07-14T09:16:00.006-04:00

Grey or silver foliaged plants will reflect light and generally do not need as much water and have a greater tolerance for dryness. Look for plants with thin or small leaves – they have smaller surface from which to lose moisture. Don’t forget succulents, they look wonderful in your garden planters and containers.

Why Container Gardening?

2009-07-13T10:06:00.003-04:00

If you are limited on time and of course space, container gardening may be the way for you to go. We need to take advantage of all the great plants that we can grow in garden planters and containers. Garden Centers now have large plants ready for your pots and arrangements that you can repot into your lovely garden containers for your own unique look.

Promote Shapely New Growth

2009-07-10T07:51:00.002-04:00

When summer peaks and our garden containers are looking full and lush, it is time to think about cutting back the plants a little. Verbena and lantana, for example, benefit from regular pinching throughout the summer. Cut back to a joint or node that has a side branch emerging to promote new growth.

Another Beautiful Garden Planter

2009-07-09T10:05:00.002-04:00

This one looks spectacular and is easy to create. Start with your Purple Grass or Sedge in the middle and place a red Verbena on either side. Then alternate with (2)Yellow and (2) Purple Calibrachoa, ending with one Sweet Potato Vine. Make sure to have a large pot or container, they will grow!

Hot Weather Tolerant Container Plant

2009-07-08T10:15:00.002-04:00

The Lantana is a wonderful garden planter and container plant. It loves hot hot weather, the blooms are colorful and the butterflies just love them. The trailing lantana is excellent in planters and pots. Treat as annual in cool climates.

Reminder – Container Watering Rules

2009-07-07T09:16:00.002-04:00

We can never remind ourselves too often to water those garden pots and planters. The hot dry weather can do havoc in such a short time. Be sure your planters have drainage holes, only water when the top of the soil is dry to the touch, water until you see water seeping out of the drainage holes and do not let the container sit in standing water.

Out of Space in Your Garden

2009-07-06T08:08:00.005-04:00

Think about container gardening if you are running out of space in your small garden – start filling up your garden planters and pots with shade plants which can be dramatic and exciting. Think about texture, variety and color repetition with your new shade garden containers.

Keeping Them Beautiful

2009-07-03T09:17:00.002-04:00

Planters and containers dry out more quickly and need frequent watering. A little mulch or stones on the top of the soil slows down the evaporation of moisture from the soil. Pinch back the growing leggy stems to maintain attractive shape and keep plants bushy. Of course deadheading will allow flowering plants to bloom faster.

Mandevilla – What a Garden Plant

2009-07-02T09:13:00.002-04:00

This is one of the most beautiful vines with huge vivid pink or yellow blooms and bright green leaves. The Mandevilla is perfect for large garden planters and pots. Be sure to use time release fertilizer in the potting soil and you will have blooms all season long. Cut back to over winter and then fertilize again when ready to place outside in the Spring.

Shady Garden Containers

2009-06-30T10:38:00.002-04:00

Often we only consider sun filled container locations, however, they can be spectacular in shady locations to create excitement – try a topiary boxwood surrounded by trailing ivy or impatiens variety suitable for shade.

Beautiful Shade Plant Container

2009-06-29T09:50:00.002-04:00

This is one of our favorites, simple yet stunning. Start with Carmen Bronze Carex or Sedge, and then add your Key Lime Pie Coral Bells and Melon Symphony Osteospermum. Use a small 12” container for tabletop planters or go grand with a large 16” for the deck or patio.

Elegant and Exciting Garden Planter

2009-06-24T10:24:00.004-04:00

Start with a Square Planter – the perfect stage for classic boxwood topiary. In a shady location, the Planter will fade into the background unless you add some white impatiens or variegated leaf ivy to bring it back into view. The white maintains the simple elegance of this garden container.

How Much Shade is Shade

2009-06-23T07:40:00.003-04:00

When reading about plants suitable for shade, what kind of shade are they talking about. Well, “Bright Shade” is usually considered when the location receives between 4 and 6 hours of unobstructed morning sun or well reflected light from nearby walls or buildings. Don’t forget, you can move your garden planters and containers to achieve the best light for your plants.

Attractive Container Plant

2009-06-22T09:09:00.002-04:00

Just when we thought we knew every great container plants, along comes a new one – the Lo & Behold “Blue Chip” Buddleia. It is a true dwarf and it blooms continuously from early summer through to Fall. Keep the “Blue Chip” in full sun and ensure that it is consistently moist and you will have a wonder all season.

Fertilizing Those Containers

2009-06-19T08:35:00.001-04:00

Since container plants usually require more water, they lose nutrients through the soil quicker than plants in the garden. Use a water-soluble slow release fertilizer when potting, and then feed weekly with a good liquid fertilizer such as seaweed extract.

Outdoor Planters in the Shade

2009-06-18T08:11:00.002-04:00

One of the best plants for shady areas is the Rockapulco impatiens. It has mini rose-like blooms and does appreciate the low light areas. It is wonderful for your containers and also in your backyard garden.

Sensational Plant for All Pots

2009-06-17T08:13:00.002-04:00

The Gaura lindheimeri or Wand Flower has star shaped blooms along its wispy stems that go from dark to light pink. Although suitable for zones 6 – 9, they are wonderful in planters and containers and do winter over in colder zones. Another plant idea for your pots and garden urns.

Window Box Design

2009-06-16T08:36:00.002-04:00

Always looks for something a little different for our window boxes – if you have one near the kitchen, think about planting Parsley or other culinary herbs and then intersperse with Marigolds. Looks great and the Marigolds keep the bugs away.

Veggies & Flowers in the Same Container

2009-06-15T09:21:00.001-04:00

Yes, you can grow your wonderful Beefsteak Tomatoes together with Basil, Chamomile and Petunias (for color, not eating), then add Nasturtium for the trailer. The best combination – looks good and tastes even better. Add height to your container with a trellis or bamboo support for your Tomato plant.

Important Tip – Watering Your Planters

2009-06-12T08:39:00.002-04:00

Now that we have all these wonderful garden planters and urns filled with beautiful plants, they need caring. Firstly, be sure to check them every day, the soil dries out quickly and they need more water than garden or in ground plantings. Just stick your finger into the soil and if it is dry, then time to water.

New Plants for Your Containers

2009-06-10T09:06:00.003-04:00

We love to create our own garden container arrangements and growing your own plants for your garden planters is one way to increase the pleasure. Take Lavender cuttings from this year’s growth and start new plants. This is one way to have your favorite plants for your pots “free”.

Garden Urn Arrangements

2009-06-09T12:22:00.002-04:00

Sometimes we forget that garden urns can look so elegant especially placed in that small niche in the garden. One spectacular arrangement includes one of each: Superbells or Calibrachoa in White, a Nemesia Bluebird and the mini Supertunia in Blue. Simply gorgeous looking garden urn.

Gorgeous Hanging Planter

2009-06-05T10:16:00.002-04:00

It is fun to utilize grasses in your containers; they add such stature to your plantings and such easy case. In the centre of your garden pot, plant the Red Riding Hood Penniseturn grass surrounded by red Verbena and Superbells Calibrachoa, and edged with Bacopa in white. A stunning combination.

Another Garden Planter Suggestion

2009-06-04T15:33:00.002-04:00

Here is another suggestion for your garden planters and containers, ever think of place a “Globemaster” allium in your pot – it is a spectacular thriller with its large deep violet head and just a little different from the ordinary.

Romantic or Dramatic Containers

2009-06-02T10:01:00.002-04:00

Did you know that yellow and purple combinations for your planters and pots can either be romantic or dramatic depending on the shade you choose. Bright yellow used with deep purple is the dramatic one while a pale yellow flower with soft lavender color is definitely more subdued – your choice!

Gardening Investment Return

2009-06-01T11:20:00.001-04:00

Yes, you can consider plants and gardening a great investment. A well kept house does sell faster and usually at a higher price. A very smart way to get the results you want without major landscaping costs, just place your garden containers, planters and garden pots in strategic groupings and you will have the desired effect instantly.

Hot and Dry Climate Containers

2009-05-29T11:06:00.001-04:00

To help your plants survive in a hot and climate be sure to use a pre-mixed soil that contains water retention polymers, they are soft granules that hold the moisture. A Great storage system for water. The consider plants that do not mind hot, dry conditions such as Bracteantha bracteata (Strawflower), Euphorbia and Ornamental Grasses.

Garden Planters with Thrillers

2009-05-27T12:46:00.001-04:00

Thrillers are those bold and exciting plants in your garden containers; they are usually the tallest and should be planted off to one side of your pot. Add the lower layers of plants surrounding your “thriller”, don’t forget some with bold colors too. To complete your arrangement, add a few plants to trail over the side so that the planter seems connected to the ground.

Ditzy Little Garden Containers

2009-05-26T11:37:00.001-04:00

Always buy larger containers and planters than you think you will need. Those small ones look like little pots dotted over the surface, get a great splashy effect with large containers. Like all forms of gardening, scale is very important and little ditzy pots just won’t do justice to your space. Buy planters that will last for many many years and you can add to your collection over time.

Independence Day Container

2009-05-25T09:54:00.002-04:00

Just couldn’t pass up an opportunity to get with the celebrations. Here is a garden planter combination suited for the occasion – start with your 12” pot or container and in a triangle, plant one of each of your Supersun Plum Parfait Coleus, then a Supertunia in white and ending with your Trailing Dark Blue Lobelia. Looks stunning.

Great Container Arrangement

2009-05-22T07:47:00.002-04:00

We are always looking for something a little different for our planters and containers – here is an easy but very interesting looking one. Start with Blue Angelonia Summer Snapdragons in the center of your 22” pot, place two Mini Blue Supertunias at 6 & 12 o’clock, and then at 3 and 9 o’clock add two Creeping Jenny. Easy but very beautiful garden planter!

Rooftop Gardens

2009-05-21T09:32:00.001-04:00

Lightweight containers are ideal for rooftop gardening. The strong winds however can dry the soil and snap stalks and branches. We recommend starting with compact, low growing perennials and small shrubs such as boxwood. See how they do and then experiment with lavender, hardy roses, yews and conifers. Create an oasis by incorporating many planters, pots and containers.

Herbs in Pots

2009-05-20T11:25:00.002-04:00

Your planters and pots are great places to grow your herbs. Herbs such as Peppermint and Thyme have a tendency to overgrow when planted directly in your garden. Just plant those wonderful herbs next to the kitchen door in your containers and planters and you will have fresh herbs for all your summer dishes.

Plant Preferences for Your Pots

2009-05-15T09:03:00.001-04:00

When you select or group plants, think about how much sun they will get and place the sun loving ones together and the shade types in another planter. Start with your compact or spreading plants at the rim of the garden planter. Plant your fillers behind the pot’s outer rim and then of course, choose a tall dramatic plant or grass for the focal point. As always, group both plants and pots in odd numbers – such as one, three or five.

Large Container Combination

2009-05-14T08:34:00.003-04:00

When you have one of those 24” Garden Planters or Pots, here is a great suggestion for a wonderful look. Facing your Planter, start with the Supertunia at the front, then on either side and a step back, place Cream Symphony Osteospermum on one side and Black Heart Sweet Potato Vine on the other. Closer to the centre at the “rear” of your Container place two Summer Snapdragon in Blue Bicolor and behind each of them plant one more Black Heart Vine and one more Osteospermum. You will be so pleased with the result!

Simple and Elegant Garden Planter

2009-05-13T10:15:00.003-04:00

When you want to create a “wow look” for your garden containers, sometimes the simpler the design the better. Here is a suggestion for a very elegant garden pot planted with just four (4) Dolce Key Lime Pie Heuchera.. The tall 18” planter pot offers sophistication together with the spectacular showing of the Coral Bells.

Everything in Your Garden Planter

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Yes, any annual can be planted in a pot or container rather than in the ground. Even vines such as Morning Glory and Sweet Peas will succeed if provided with a trellis or tepee of bamboo poles for them to climb. Not all garden pots and planters need to include flowers.

Copper Twist Container Arrangement

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Bring out the copper color in your container with this arrangement. Start with two (2) Diascia, in the centre of your Planter and the other off to the side. On the other side plant your Supertunia in Magenta and behind that your Toffee Twist Sedge and Euphorbia. Then in the front of your Planter, finish off with Silver Plectranthus. There you have it, another wonderful looking garden pot for the deck, patio or balcony.

Garden Planters for Last Minute Make Over

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Are you having a party or just a get together for lunch? Spruce up your entrance or patio with garden pots and garden planters. Add a splash of color from annuals that will catch the eye or place your containers where there is a bare spot in your garden. This only takes a few minutes and your home and garden look great when people arrive.

Container Rooftop Gardening

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There is nothing like seeing the city landscape through pots and containers on your rooftop planted with small shrubs, grasses and flowers. Be sure to consider lightweight planters and soilless potting mixes with moisture retention gel to make them easy to move. Perhaps even place your planters and pots on feet to prevent water from sitting underneath.

Traditional Container Combination

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This combination works well for those over-wintered Geraniums that you want to get out into your garden planters and containers. Plant the Soft Rush Juncus grass or similar foliage grass in the center of your pot, surround with three of those leftover Geraniums and then finish off with another three Sky Blue Lobelia. Very traditional and always looks great.

Add Garden Focal Points

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When you have an abundant mixed border of plants, perhaps there is so much to look at that the whole scene blends into the background. One way to create interest is to add a focal point. Perhaps a large garden urn with a burst of Spring colors, or a garden planter or container peeping out from the foliage.

Lavender Planter

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Lavender and herbs make a wonderful planter combination. Be sure to place this pot or container near a window, or a seating area to take advantage of the wonderful scent that emanates from the lavender. Use a compact variety of lavender and surround with herbs such a thyme or oregano.

Lighten Up Your Container Combinations

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Do you just want that light and airy feeling with your garden planter, pot and container combinations; think about the use of white and green. They give a restful look to your container garden, pot up and place beside those bold color planters that would otherwise dominate an area.

Great Container Combination

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Take your 12” garden planter, pot or container and in a diagonal line across the planter, start planting with your Heliopsis Tuscan Sun Sunflower, then the Coleus and end with Superbells (Calibrachoa) in saffron. This is another great combination from Proven Winners.

Easiest Best Looking Container

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What could be more fun than finding a very lovely flower planter, pot or container and filling it up with this year’s best seller – the Supertunia Raspberry Blast. This simple, but beautiful, monoculture 18” container is the 'little black dress' of gardening fashion. Proven Winners has many terrific arrangements to choose from.

Three Plant Container Season

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When your Spring lettuce or radish is over, pull out and compost. Then just re-plant your pots and containers in late May with pepper plants, beans or cucumber seed. In the early Fall, you can plant kale, lettuce or broccoli raab in those same containers to finish out the season. Just don’t forget to fertilize after each crop!

Dimensional Planting with Planters

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Containers themselves add beauty to the garden landscape. Create three dimensional plantings by using containers with trellis for your climbing vines, of course hanging baskets and then raising your pots and containers onto a pedestal for that look of grandeur.