Container Gardening

A collection of annuals, perennials, small and compact trees and shrubs that do well in containers, pots, planters, and planter boxes. Great ideas for container garden, outdoor potted plants, potted flowers for patio, potted plant, front porch planters, patio gardening, balcony plantings and decks. Plants for container gardening and outdoor flower pot ideas.
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In this episode, we talk with Barbara W. Ellis, author of Container and Small-Space Gardening for the South, about containers for hot and humid climates. The plant profile is on Hollyhocks and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on the Dog Days of Summer from Christy Page of Green Prints.

Inspiration

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Walker's Low Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low') is a low-maintenance perennial plant with flowers from spring until fall in zones 4-8. Learn all about growing and caring for catmint, and get ideas for landscaping and planting companions. Visit the blog for the pro tips, and get inspired to grow the garden of your dreams!
Heucherella Solar Eclipse offers eye-catching foliage that looks like the reddish-brown centers have eclipsed the neon green edges, hence the name. the leaves are scalloped and cover the perennial in a mounding form. These plants are tolerant of a number of conditions, making them a good groundcover plant.

Perennials

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This bigleaf hydrangea is the perfect choice for creating an elegant container planting - it will grow in pots and planters in partial and full shade, or in a shady protected spot in the garden in zones 6, 7, 8, and 9. (Hydrangea macrophylla 'H211906')
Double Play® Blue Kazoo® - Spirea - Spiraea media | Proven Winners
Tater Tot® - Arborvitae - Thuja occidentalis | Proven Winners

Shrubs

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Festuca Glauca
Stunningly beautiful, well-behaved, deer-resistant and easy to maintain. Golden variegated Hakone grass (Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’) is a compact, ornamental perennial grass with striking foliage. Its arching, fine-textured leaves have vibrant golden-yellow and green variegations, creating a beautiful and eye-catching contrast in the shadier spots of the garden. Visit the blog and learn more about this stunning, low-maintenance plant, including planting companions and landscape design ideas.
Pennisetum Rubrum Plant | Suttons

Grasses and Sedges

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Sedum SunSparkler® 'Wildfire' Stonecrop
The Out-of-the-Ordinary and Head-Turning Sedum rubrotinctum\n\nTo say Sedum Rubrotinctum is a one-of-a-kind, bizarre-looking plant that blows your mind away is an understatement! So, if you are thinking “unique”, “exotic”, and “beyond compare”, this exceptionally gorgeous accent plant is a full serving of boldness, freshness, and originality. Every inch of Sedum rubrotinctum ‘pork and beans’ shows off a fair share of singularity and uniqueness!\n\nBringing you to your knees in admiration wheneve

Succulents

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Looking for flowers for pots that will thrive in the shade? Look no further than these beautiful blue annuals for shade. Add interest to your shady container garden with ease!
10 plant combinations using Begonias for chic container gardens and instant curb appeal!
Are you looking for an exotic new plant for the house or garden that’s a cut above the rest? Consider Persian shield, a unique tropical variety with amazing, iridescent purple leaves. Learn all about this exceptional indoor/outdoor tropical plant, right here on Gardener’s Path.

Annuals

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Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Pocomoke' Overview Uses: Ideal for small gardens, patios, and containers. Excellent choice for colorful borders and low hedges. Benefits: Produces vibrant pink flowers! Compact and deciduous! Low maintenance and drought resistant! USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9 Sun: Full sun to partial shade Life Cycle: Perennial Mature Height: 3' - 5' Mature Width: 3' - 4' Bloom Season: Summer to early fall Summary Dense, richly colored foliage and showy pink blooms make the Lagerstroemia indica 'Pocomoke' a standout! Also known as mini crepe myrtle, this dwarf variety is perfect for those looking to add long-lasting color to their landscape without the size of traditional crepe myrtles. It’s great for mass planting or as a single specimen in smaller spaces. Its vibrant summer
LSU PURPLE FIG TREE Bears fruit twice a year Hardy in zones 7-10 Full Sun We cannot ship fruit trees to California. Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and w
You will receive one healthy LSU Purple fig tree 4-6 inches tall.Most Images Depict Mature Plants.Most all edible plants grow well in Full Sun, a little shade won’t hurt. For starter plants I recommend growing in a 4 inch to 1 gallon pot to allow your plants to get a little bigger then then re-pot or plant. Fig Trees can be planted in most healthy soils with normal pH range 6.0-8. I recommend growing in an organic potting soil with the fertilizer and beneficials already mix in. Keep your soil mo

Trees

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Embarking on the journey of gardening can be both exciting and daunting. For beginners, container gardening offers a manageable and rewarding way to start cultivating your own vegetables. This method is ideal for those with limited space, allowing you to grow a variety of plants right on your balcony, patio, or windowsill.
Learn how to container garden with the easy step-by-step guide in this article. You will learn how to successfully grow flowers, vegetables, tomatoes, and herbs in containers with this complete guide. Container gardening is a great way to garden on patios and small spaces.
Embrace your green thumb with 30 Container Gardening Ideas! Create a vertical herb garden, a cascading flower arrangement, or even a container fruit garden. Let your creativity run wild as you design beautiful and functional gardens in pots and containers. Explore the endless possibilities of container gardening and bring nature's beauty to your doorstep. #GardenIdeas #ContainerGardening #OutdoorDecor #CreativeGardening

DIY Container Gardening Ideas and Recipes

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