Remember that annuals and other plants will require more water in containers than in flower beds. The soil in containers dries out much faster, simply due to lower soil volume and less insulation, which allows the soil to heat up and moisture to evaporate quicker. A soil meter can help you...
Apt for North or East-facing windows, this flower box has dark colors of Coleus and the light ones of Million Bells. This one is easy to maintain and will spruce up your windows, earning it a place amonghouse plant combination ideas. Plant Combination:Coleus, Million Bells, Vinca, Asparagus...
These gorgeous low-maintenance container plants will shine on your patio all season long. Plus, get creative container gardening ideas and tips.
For container gardening and patio containers, one common way to start designing is to use the “Thriller, Filler, Spiller” concept. Best Colors for Flower PotsThe first thing to consider when you start designing your container garden is color. There are a number of different ways to combine...
Repeating an element is one of the most effective container garden ideas. It applies to containers for gardening, too. Here, purple New Zealand flax and coralbells go together, as well as the arching form of the flax and the fiber optic grass. This planting grows best inpartial sun. ...
9. Flower Lovers Whether you live in a warm climate with abundant plant life or a cooler climate with a limited growing season, you may prefer to surround yourself with sweet-smelling blossoms rather than vegetables and culinary herbs.
Such limitless possibility is rare, and perhaps that is why some folks get overwhelmed by the thought of container gardening. From the type of pot you purchase, to the mix of soil you use to fill it, to the combination of plants you put in it, the choices are vast and can be ...
A gardening flower scissors with container comprising a container with several slices inside to form at least a knife space, a saw space and a scissors space to store a scissors, a knife and a saw to contains a scissors, a knife blade and a saw blade; the scissors, knife blade and the...
Refresh your autumn garden with fall-blooming perennials and annuals. Here are beautiful fall plant, flower, and container ideas for autumn gardens and cooler weather in the South.
FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: Plants, Design Ideas, Gardening Solutions & More!Nearly every gardener has experienced the problem of too much shade, which can cause plants to become too leggy or fail to thrive. Whether it's a wooded suburban lot or a north-facing apartment balcony, low light means...