An ongoing series of container recipes Story and Photos by Barbara Wise Finding colorful plants that like shady locations can be a challenge. There are some plants, though, that always fit the bill when creating a shade-loving container garden. We start at the top with a coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides). Flanking the coleus are two Impatiens. …
An ongoing series of container recipes Story and Photos by Barbara Wise If one planter creates impact, add a few more and you create an explosion. When a commercial area wants to direct your path, create a barrier, or distract attention they will often utilize the calming beauty of a garden planter. Over the years …
An ongoing series of container recipes Story and Photos by Barbara Wise One mantra heard often in the horticulture world is “Get kids interested in gardening.” As I head into my years of grandparenting, I realize that learning is so much more appealing when it feels like playtime. So I started thinking about what I …
Creating a lush garden escape on your patio Story and Photos by Jennifer Williams An elaborate lush landscape in our backyards is typically thought of as large palms, Canna, Hibiscus, along with a swimming pool and some additional water features. Not everyone has the space for such an elaborate setup, but even a small patio …
When it comes to gardening remember to think outside the pot Story and Photos by Rebecca Stoner Kirts Repurposing all types of objects into creative and sometimes wacky planters is a major gardening trend so hop aboard and I will give you some of my ideas. I have long been a fan of this idea …
Planting in containers may go back farther than you think Story by Dan Gill April is a great month to move container plants that spent the winter indoors outside for the summer. The weather in Louisiana is warm and settled and the chance of freezes ends this month for the entire state. Have you ever …
An ongoing series of container recipes Story and Photo by Barbara Wise Warning: Only plant this recipe if you want to bring attention to wherever this planter is located! The nonstop blooming Caliente Fire geranium and lantana, along with the exuberant display of the cordyline, will bring delight all summer long. This recipe works well …
An ongoing series of container recipes Story and Photo by Barbara Wise Another name I considered for this recipe was “The Three Little Shade Plant Varieties That Never Give Up.” To be such delicate looking plants, these three varieties have proven to be summertime workhorses – as long as they stay out of the afternoon …
Quick-growing plants for container gardens Story and Photos by Courtney Keck I’m sure you’ve heard the terms filler, thriller, and spiller when it comes to container gardens. A filler fills the space, a thriller draws the eye, and a spiller balances out the other two. In combination, they make for very attractive displays. Container gardens …
An ongoing series of container recipes Story and Photo by Barbara Wise When the heat of summer sends you hunting for shade, let this container planting be your companion. The rose-like blossoms of Begonia Nonstop Mocca mix, spilling over with the hummingbird-attracting ‘Santa Cruz’ begonia, lighten up a shady spot. The cool chartreuse of the …
