In winter, designing a beautiful container is more about artfully arranging cut branches than growing colourful plants. However, the design principles you follow for summer or spring planters still apply: a variety of textures; a focal point; and a well-balanced composition help make a beautiful display. Select a container that contrasts well with what will be mostly a … [Read more...] about Designing a beautiful winter container
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How to overwinter perennials in pots
Herbaceous perennials in pots — plants that die back and are dormant in winter — that have been part of your summer container displays need to be protected over the winter if they’re going to survive and bloom again next year. Here's how to overwinter perennials in pots. Hardy perennials have roots that sleep until next spring, which is when they begin to put on new growth. A … [Read more...] about How to overwinter perennials in pots
How to grow spectacular spring-flowering containers
Wouldn’t it be nice to grow your own favourite bulbs for spring-flowering containers? Most first attempts involve planting the bulbs in containers in the fall, watering them and waiting for spring. With few exceptions, the result is a container filled with wet soil and rotted bulbs. What happened? Well, there is this natural phenomenon that shaped Canada’s landscape AND has … [Read more...] about How to grow spectacular spring-flowering containers
Container gardening: How to design and plant a container
In this container gardening video, you get container garden ideas and tips on how to choose colours and combine plants. You can create a gorgeous container that looks full and beautiful from the start. You will learn basics for how to design a container garden. Garden Making Editor-in-Chief Beckie Fox provides these pointers about container gardening: Plan first; plant … [Read more...] about Container gardening: How to design and plant a container
Container Gardening Basics
Start with container gardening basics. Successful container gardening depends on the right container and soil. Careful feeding and watering also keep your containers thriving. You'll learn the container gardening basics in this video featuring Garden Making Editor-in-Chief Beckie Fox: 1. Choosing a container: consider the size and weight, the material it's made from and … [Read more...] about Container Gardening Basics
