container gardening
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The Best Dwarf Evergreens for Winter Containers
No garden is complete without at least a few containers for seasonal color. I always specify locations for planters when I create a new landscape design, with the intention of…
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Cherry’s Summer That Was
Cherry Ong is taking us on a look back at her garden over the past summer. I bet you’re all enjoying autumn but somehow miss summer. I miss this summer…
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Favorites from Anita’s Garden
We’re in Yorkville, Illinois, visiting with Anita Drendel again. We saw some photos of her garden in the GPOD recently, and she’s back to share more of her favorites from…
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An Unexpected Garden
Nicki Snoblin in Lake Bluff, Illinois, found a wonderful little treasure to share with us. Today I would like to share some photos of a tiny garden in an unexpected…
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Keith’s Japanese-Inspired Garden
Keith Irvine, in chilly Zone 3 in Canada, shared his gorgeous vegetable garden with us last week (Keith's Vegetable Garden), and today we’re visiting a different section of the garden.…
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How to Make a Water Garden in a Pot
Few things are certain when it comes to gardening: A sun-loving plant will do poorly in shade. An agave won’t survive a Minnesota winter. Deer will eat your hostas. Here…
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Great Designs for Container Groupings
It’s hard to fail with a group of containers. A group of any size, from a simple pair to a great many, can improve any outdoor space. Open patios and…
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Planting a Pot with Only One Plant
Contrary to the reliable strategy of using a plethora of plants in a single container, one plant in a pot can really shine. Placing just one plant in an urn…
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Planting a Pot with Lots of Plants
I stood looking at the expanse of decking that surrounds our pool area, and I knew that I had my work cut out for me. My mission was to soften…
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Containers for Borders, Paths, and Edges
Containers bridge the gap between hardscape and landscape. They easily go where regular in-ground plantings can’t, softening the harsh edges of sidewalks, large paved surfaces, and narrow passageways. A few…