As with all types of gardening, for container gardening it's important to start with healthy plants. This helps your container plants reach its full potential earlier in the season. Healthy plants bounce back faster after the inevitable traumas they encounter when moving from their small, temporary cell packs or pots to roomier quarters. Healthy plants also have more resources … [Read more...] about Start with good plants for container gardening
A garden designer’s view on trends
Catherine Geraats of Aphrodite Design Group was the garden designer who designed Garden Making's feature garden for Canada Blooms in 2012 in Toronto. We asked Catherine about what's new in garden design. And she had some advice for new homeowners hiring a landscape designer. Q: What new design trends — colours, structures, specialized themes — do you see in residential … [Read more...] about A garden designer’s view on trends
6 container gardening tips for gorgeous pots
You can enjoy gorgeous pots with your container gardening. Here's a list with 6 container gardening tips from Garden Making Editor-in-Chief Beckie Fox: 1. Choosing Your Container • Choose containers in shapes and styles compatible with your house and landscape. Terra cotta, concrete and cast-iron are beautiful but heavy. Plastic is inexpensive and light, but not always … [Read more...] about 6 container gardening tips for gorgeous pots
Herbs are perfect for growing in pots
Herbs make ideal low-maintenance container plants, mainly because most thrive on minimal water and food — within reason, of course. In the case of mints, a pot is the only way to go unless you don’t mind them galloping through your garden beds. Another practical reason to tend a herb garden above ground is convenience for the cook. I cluster several terra-cotta pots around the … [Read more...] about Herbs are perfect for growing in pots
Freshen up containers for fall
Perhaps it's time to freshen up your containers for fall. Take a close look your container. If it’s looking tired — or you’re just plain tired of it — then it's easy to change. Liven it up with Icicle pansies, ornamental kales and cabbages, asters, ornamental grasses and a few small gourds or pumpkins. Add some herb plants for foliage interest and voila!, you have a new … [Read more...] about Freshen up containers for fall