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Using 2010 Color Predictions to Plan Next Year’s Container Garden

December 3, 2009
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Nell of Secrets of a Seed Scatterer came up with a great idea that I think could be easily applied to container gardening. Nell got the idea to use Pantone’s color forecast for 2010 to pick color combinations in the garden. Brilliant! Acording to Pantone, the three top colors for Spring 2010 are aurora yellow, […]

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Veterans Day Container Arrangement

November 11, 2009
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In honor of our veterans and in memory of the soldiers and civilian who died at the Fort Hood shooting, I drew this container design featuring yellow flowers native to Texas. I used The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s website to find the plants (what a great resource!). Western Primrose (Calylophus hartwegii) Blackfoot Daisy (Melampodium […]

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Flower Combinations for Fall Container Gardens

September 11, 2009

If your balcony is looking a little ragged around the edges, join the club. I’ve started pulling out plants that don’t look so good and cutting back others that could use a haircut. If you need a little inspiration to spruce up your balcony this fall, check out these combos: 1) Orange Mums, Sweet Potato […]

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Another Shady Container Idea

August 24, 2009

While talking to my friend Jayme, she mentioned that she really has a hard time with a few pots that live underneath the overhang of her home, and thus are in a very dry, shady spot. Inspired by Jayme’s dilemma, I thought I would come up with a few ideas for those of you who […]

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Calendula and Bacopa Window Box

August 3, 2009

I was flipping through an old issue of Vegetarian Times magazine and came across an article about herbs that have healing properties. One of the herbs highlighted was Calendula, or Pot Marigold. The article inspired this simple windowbox idea. This design couldn’t be simpler. Along the back side of the window box, plant as many […]

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Uninspired Strip Mall Pots – Redone

July 12, 2009

On Friday I posted a photo of an ugly plater I saw at a strip mall. Convinced I could do better for the same amount of money (proving that there is no reason to have such ugly landscaping) I challenged myself to come up with a design that looked better for less. Home Depot is […]

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Wedding Inspired Container Combination

June 1, 2009

This past weekend I attended my cousin’s wedding. It was a beautiful wedding, overlooking a lake and officiated by a family friend, so the ceremony was filled with personal anecdotes. The bride and groom looked very dapper and happy. They danced beautifully, my cousin twirling his new bride around on the dance floor…All-in-all, it really […]

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Container Idea Featuring Lemon Zest Petunias

April 30, 2009

I alluded to how much I am in love with lemon zest petunias yesterday, so allow me to show you why I like them so much… Aren’t these just…tasty?! They spill over the sides of pots very nicely, and man-o-man are their yellow and white flowers show stoppers! I paid $5.98 for a petunia, and […]

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Attract Butterflies With This Window Box Plan

April 27, 2009

Everyone loves butterflies (although their caterpillars are pretty annoying!). Who doesn’t like seeing a pretty little insect flitting from plant to plant?! Container gardeners actually have an advantage when it comes to planning a butterfly garden because their entire balcony or patio is usually very close to their home. The absolute most important part of […]

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All Black Container Recipe

March 29, 2009

As promised, below you’ll find a container recipe featuring black plants This pot includes: ‘Edge of Night’ Calla Lily ‘Black Magic’ Bachelor’s Button ‘Blackie’ Sweet Potato Vine I’ve never seen black Bachelor’s Buttons in a nursery, so you might consider growing them from seed. Botanical Interests has Black Magic seeds. To round out the black […]

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