Posts Tagged ‘container design’
Mission Impossible? Petunia Conversion!
"Oh boy," was my less-than-enthusiastic reaction when I opened the box of plants to trial from Proven Winners and saw several petunias. PINK petunias at that. I can't stand petunias. They get sticky, messy, don't deadhead politely, get covered in aphids, don't tolerate rain – and pink is NOT my color… As I donned my…
Read MoreWatery Hues at Chanticleer
I'm sure you've heard of the renowned white garden at Sissinghurst. Even if you've never seen it in person there are countless images online depicting its quiet elegance. Does the idea of a monochromatic color scheme intrigue you but you're nervous to try it? Are you afraid it will lack interest? You're not sure which…
Read MorePlants for Procrastinators
Have you been caught with areas of your garden not quite summer-ready? Not ready to commit to what you really want in that empty spot? Do you have shrubs that will eventually fill the space – but are still rather small? Don't have the budget yet for that specimen tree you've got your eye on?…
Read MoreContemporary Container Design
Thanks to YOU and your great ideas I finally got my new container planted. I'm not usually stumped – it was more that I had too MANY ideas, and your input helped hone them down perfectly. (In case you've forgotten you can revisit my original post Imagination Needed here. ) The criteria Plants for the…
Read MoreNew (and newly discovered) Deer Resistant Annuals
When six plant-crazy women (collectively known as #NGBplantnerds), six overstuffed suitcases, numerous bulging camera bags, a LARGE bag of yummy snacks, and rather a lot of plants squeeze into a minivan for a Californian road trip, you can bet there's going to be some laughs, plenty of wine, and lots of fun. You can also…
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