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We had so much fun creating beautiful, unique fall containers for our clients this fall. Have a look at a few of them below.

Fall 2021 Containers

Plant Info

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We had so much fun creating our 4 distinct container styles. No, the quiz is not a super-scientific categorization tool. But it is a great platform to compare and identify what types of container plantings you like. Wait a minute… Have you taken the quiz yet? If not, click here to go have some fun! […]

What makes it work- “Gloria” container style

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Red fern landscape design containers

We had so much fun creating our 4 distinct container styles. No, the quiz is not a super-scientific categorization tool. But it is a great platform to compare and identify what types of container plantings you like. Wait a minute… Have you taken the quiz yet? If not, click here to go have some fun! […]

What makes it work- “Nina” container style

Containers

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We had so much fun creating our 4 distinct container styles. No, the quiz is not a super-scientific categorization tool. But it is a great platform to compare and identify what types of container plantings you like. Wait a minute… Have you taken the quiz yet? If not, click here to go have some fun! […]

What makes it work- “Bianca” container style

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In fashion, neutrals are those colors that will complement any outfit. They don’t necessarily stand out, but always looks great in any season, at any event. In gardening, green is our neutral – any palette’s background color. All the shades of green (and there are so many) surround us and evoke feelings of calm and […]

Color Cues: White and Green Combinations

Design School

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Most European towns have great combinations of plants outside their restaurants, but no one quite knows how to handle horticulture like the Dutch.  These planters grace a sweet lunch and dinner spot in the sleepy town of Delft. Plant combinations have a tremendous effect on the mood of their surroundings.  Here the color palette is […]

What the Dutch know about planters

Containers

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At any garden center right now, next to the pumpkins, there are so many options for fall container garden plants.  While pansies and mums are the most common choices, you don’t have to be limited. Ornamental versions of cold-hardy edible plants offer a range of color, texture, and size for your fall container garden.  Consider […]

Fall Container Gardens- Shopping

Containers

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Looking for some container garden inspiration?  Check out these amazing containers! I love getting inspired by large corporate installations – they are so grand!  Our own home gardens might not require planters that tower overhead, but the punch and strength of these babies can be scaled to back patio size, at a fraction of the […]

Garden Container Inspiration – Go Big!

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