Containers
can be an important element in a landscape, particularly
as hardscaping becomes more and more popular. Here are some
ideas for making the most of your container gardening.
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Don’t be afraid to get big! Choose larger sizes
for ease of watering and to allow for more interesting
plant combinations
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By grouping three different size containers together,
you can create pleasing informality in any space.
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The style of your containers should complement the architecture
of the house, using similar colors and shapes. They can
also add winter interest if you use concrete or foam containers,
which can withstand the season.
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Make sure all the plants you choose for one container
or group of containers have similar maintenance requirements:
hot and dry, shade-loving, or boldly leafed, for example.
Then put them where the conditions match the choices.
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This is your opportunity to be inventive. As you replant
from season to season, pick colors you might not have
thought to use at first blush. Move them around to create
new settings. Containers make it easy to have fun being
experimental with your outdoor space.
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