Container Gardening Guideline

Container Gardens are extremely popular for their instant beauty, ease of growing and versatility. Planting in the ground can sometimes feel like work.  But planting container gardens is just plain fun.  Container gardens are relatively easy – just a few basic things to remember.  1.  Selecting a container – A good rule is that larger is better. A larger container will hold more soil so it won’t dry out as fast. A heavy container may be necessary to keep it …

Creating Beautiful Container Gardens

You don’t need a yard to have a garden.  Container gardening offers a myriad of planting possibilities for the patio, deck, balcony, window box, rooftop…you name it!  Most plants will work well in container gardens so the plant choices are wide open.  Follow the tips below and enjoy. Container – A good rule is that larger is better.  A large container will hold more soil so it won’t dry out as fast.  A heavy container may be necessary to keep …

Container Garden Design Basics

Three ingredients are all it takes to plant one gorgeous pot after another – it’s as easy as one, two, three. One: Thriller The first ingredient is an attention-grabbing plant, also called a thriller. This plant takes center stage in a container, serving as the star of the design production. All other plants relate to this player in some way. Usually the thriller plant features an in-your-face shape with a strong upright growth habit. Thrillers typically unleash flower power by …

Plant Your Own Container Garden

Thursday, April 20th at 6pm Join us to get a jump on Spring and be the envy of your neighborhood. We will work with you to create your very own masterpiece. Bring in a favorite container or patio pot. We will also have pots available for purchase. We will care for your creation here at the retail store until the 5/6/17 pick up date. Fees for this workshop will be determined by size and amount of plant material used. Space is limited …