Plant ideas

Mulching helps to sun-proof containers in full sun. (Garden Making photo)

Sun-proofing containers

Judith Adam

Containers with plants placed where it’s hot needed sun-proofing. Here's what you can do to protect from the sun.

Lupines like acidic soil and lots of drainage, so heavy clay soil just won’t do. These lupines are happily growing in hard-packed gravel.

How to grow lupines

Kat Fox

How to grow lupines. These plants are tall, colourful perennials.

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.

Sunny container combination (Garden Making photo)

Sunny combo for your container gardening

Beckie Fox

The beauty of container gardening is trying new plant and colour combinations every year. Here's 10 container plants for sun. A sunny combo.

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