Beckie Fox

Buy healthy plants from reputable garden stores (Garden Making photo)

Start with good plants for container gardening

Beckie Fox

For success with container gardening, start with healthy plants. This will help your container garden reach its full potential earlier in the season.

Determine how you want to use the space. (Photo by Catherine Geraats)

A garden designer’s view on trends

Beckie Fox

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.

Containers on a terrace

6 container gardening tips for gorgeous pots

Beckie Fox

A list of 6 container gardening tips for creating gorgeous pots, from Garden Making Editor-in-Chief Beckie Fox.

Herbs in pots (Garden Making photo)

Herbs are perfect for growing in pots

Beckie Fox

Herbs make ideal low-maintenance container plants, mainly because most thrive on minimal water and food. Grow herb plants such as basil and thyme in pots.

Fall planter (Garden Making photo)

Freshen up containers for fall

Beckie Fox

Perhaps it's time to freshen up your containers for fall. Take a close look your container. If it’s looking tired — liven it up

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