Articles listed under “container”
Design a container with dwarf perennials — March 4, 2008
Small-stature perennials are easily incorporated into almost any garden, but what about using them in containers?
Wrapping up a container plant — December 25, 2007
Even the hardiest trees and shrubs need a little winter help when they’re living in containers.
Starflower — July 31, 2007
Once starflower starts to bloom, nothing stops it until frost. Like many butterfly plants, this one prefers, in fact needs, heat to bloom its best. So there’s no point setting it out into your garden until all danger of frost is past.
Video: Watering hanging plants — July 17, 2007
If you live where it’s hot and dry, you’re probably spending lots of time watering, especially if you have containers. Here are some tips and a tool to help make that task easier and more enjoyable.
Hosta ‘June’ — July 3, 2007
You’ll never get bored with this beautiful hosta. Leaf centers are chartreuse in spring then change to a creamy yellow by summer. The color varies depending on the amount of light available — you’ll get the best color by growing ‘June’ in morning sun and afternoon shade.
