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Add Garden Focal Points
Category: Container Gardening | Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 1:39 pm 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. This blog entry has been viewed 305 times
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Lavender Planter
Category: Container Gardening | Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 1:36 pm 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. This blog entry has been viewed 280 times
Picture Great Container Combination
Category: Container Gardening | Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 2:12 pm Take your 12" garden planter, pot or container and in a diagonal line across the planter, start with your Heliopsis Tuscan Sun Sunflower, then the Coleus and end with Superbells (Calibrachoa) in saffron. This is another great combination from Proven Winners. Last edited: Fri May 01, 2009 2:12 pm This blog entry has been viewed 314 times
Great Container Combination
Category: Container Gardening | Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 4:46 pm Take your 12" garden planter, pot or container and in a diagonal line across the planter, start with your Heliopsis Tuscan Sun Sunflower, then the Coleus and end with Superbells (Calibrachoa) in saffron. This is another great combination from Proven Winners. This blog entry has been viewed 303 times
Easiest Best Looking Container
Category: Container Gardening | Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:35 pm What could be more fun than finding a very lovely 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. 
Best Seller Outdoor Planter ( photo / image / picture from Planterlady's Garden ) Last edited: Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:36 pm This blog entry has been viewed 312 times
Three Plant Container Season
Category: Container Gardening | Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:48 pm 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! Last edited: Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:48 pm This blog entry has been viewed 236 times
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Dimensional Planting with Planters
Category: Container Gardening | Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:18 pm 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. This blog entry has been viewed 239 times
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Garden Container Mobility
Category: Container Gardening | Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:14 pm Want to bring some color around the pool when you're having a splash party - just gather up all your garden pots and containers - be sure to include those bright yellow and orange ones, and place them near the pool. You now have an instant focal point that is bright and attractive. Such is the wonderful mobility of container gardening. This blog entry has been viewed 240 times
Tip for Planting Those Containers
Category: Container Gardening | Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:54 am Before you plant, use your hands or a trowel to work water into the soil in your planter, pot or container. This is very important when working with soil-less mixes containing peat moss. It is a good idea to have the roots of your plants wet before planting as well. Then thoroughly water your planters and containers for an excellent beginning. This blog entry has been viewed 304 times
Dealing with Garden Contamination
Category: Container Gardening | Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:18 pm Would you grow vegetables in gardens that have been contaminated for some reason? One area of most concern is where creosoted ties have been used in landscaping and now you wish to grow vegetables in the same area. A temporary solution is to contain the source with heavy plastic; the other is to now consider using containers or raised beds. Control over soil conditions is essential when growing food as opposed to flowers or shrubs. This blog entry has been viewed 266 times
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