Do you live in an area that has been affected by drought? You may be surprised at the answer. Periods of drought aren’t uncommon for those of us who live in the Western United States, but more recently drought has expanded to some other areas that may surprise you. Drought tolerant gardening is rapidly […]
Have you ever seen shrubs that have been planted too closely together? At first glance, it looks like the new plants in the landscape above fit just fine into this area. But, what if I told you that those small shrubs grow 6 feet high and wide at maturity? As they grow, out come the hedge trimmers, […]
This is my last post on unique containers. To date, we have looked at containers on four, two and one wheels, one that fits on your feet as well as some ‘trashy’ ones as well. Today, I’d like to show you two containers that you shouldn’t sit on. Chair planter in Downtown Noblesville, Indiana. I saw these […]
A couple of years ago, I visited a beautiful winery in upstate New York. I must admit that I was more interested in the gardens that surrounded the winery than the wine itself. The gardens were filled with a variety of perennials and even a prickly pear cactus that thrived in despite the frigid winters. […]
As we continue along on our week-long journey of unique containers, I thought that I would share with you one that is portable. Marigolds and Dianthus This old wheelbarrow makes a very useful container because you can move it easily to a shady or sunny area as needed. This antique wheelbarrow is filled with marigolds […]
Today, I have two different unique containers to show you and both are on two wheels. Different Unique Containers This old bicycle was located in a place where bikes and horses are commonplace and cars are not. I saw this unique container while visiting Mackinac Island earlier this summer. The front basket was lined with […]
One of my favorite unique containers came in a most unexpected form… My Favorite Unique Containers Okay, what does an old, rusty pickup truck have to do with plants? The bed of the pickup was filled with soil and potato plants. Now, if that isn’t a unique container, then I don’t know what is. I […]
What kind of containers do you have planted in your garden? Are they terra-cotta, glazed or plastic? Do you have any unique containers? I like seeing plants that have been planted in unusual containers. So this week, I will be sharing with you some of my favorites that I have seen on my travels throughout the […]
Do you like to container garden? I do. I have annual flowers, herbs, succulents and vegetables growing in a variety of containers around my garden. Containers are a great way to expand the boundaries of your garden. Even if you don’t have any piece of earth to grow a plant in, you can create a […]
Are you familiar with Texas sage, also referred to as Texas ranger? If you live in the Southwest, you have undoubtedly seen these beautiful shrubs. Believe it or not, these purple flowering beauties are a fuss-free plant. Unfortunately, some people over prune them… The one on the left has been pruned into a ‘ball’ while the […]
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