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How-To
How to Grow Woody Plants in Containers
Woody plants have larger root systems than most annuals and perennials, and some special considerations should be made for growing them in containers. Follow these guidelines to keep your trees…
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Design
Collecting Plants in Southern California
Today we’re visiting with Nez, a plant lover who is building her own backyard botanical garden in Los Angeles. I think of this Monstera pinnatipartita as my “soul plant.” My…
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Design
Tips and Tricks for Container Gardening With Conifers
Container gardening is perfect for anyone confined to a balcony or deck and is also a wonderful way to add color, dimension, and versatility to any landscape, large or small.…
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Design
The Elements of Great Garden-Container Design Simplified
The principles and elements of design allow us to pair the plants we choose with the right companions and containers and to place them in the perfect location within the…
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How-To
Tips About Deer Control, Tomato Cages, Containers, and Garden Tools
1. From dry cleaner to garden - Winning Tip To keep deer from browsing the leaves of hostas and other plants in my garden, I often float lightweight bird netting…
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Design
12 Elevated Garden-Container Designs Where the Pot Is the Star
Containers add a pop of garden interest almost anywhere and in any season. One of my garden mentors, Thomas Hobbs, once said, “To design in a container, you must love…
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Design
Create a Sturdy Winter Container Arrangement
Winter combinations of stems and branches are lovely seasonal accents, but if they are not adequately supported, your decorations may flop or capsize in the wind. To avoid those pitfalls,…
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Design
Container Planting Inspiration From Katie
Today we’re visiting with Katie Verdieck in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Katie is a landscape designer, and she specializes in creating beautiful containers. They’re great inspiration for every gardener because no…
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Design
Designing Long-Lasting Containers
We are all probably familiar with this scenario: You’ve created a beautiful container planting that brings you joy in spring, only to have that joy turn to dismay when the…
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Design
Sharon’s Pennsylvania Garden
Today’s photos are from Sharon Danovich Lupone. She gardens in Pittsburgh but loves the style of gardens from farther south. Since 2008, we have worked diligently to bring our yard…