container gardens

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Plant Twelve Months of Color with Southern Living® Plant Collection

Find inspiration with year-round plant lists & garden design ideas tailored to each month.

By: Corrina Stellitano

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January 28, 2021

Inspiration & Projects

A Winter Wonder Garden: Creating containers with colorful foliage

How to create a container with colorful foliage

By: Carmen Johnston

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December 30, 2020

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5 Shrubs for Winter Containers

Add beauty all winter with evergreen container plantings

By: Kim Toscano

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December 30, 2020

Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Set the Mood Container Combo

Create an atmosphere of calm and comfort with container combinations featuring Blush Pink Nandina

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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January 21, 2021

Plan Your Garden

Video: Color Blocking Garden Design Tips with Linda Vater

Design container gardens or landscapes in one color family for stunning beauty

By: Linda Vater

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July 17, 2020

Inspiration & Projects

Stack it up: How to create an easy vertical container garden

Create an eye-catching vertical container garden with hardy ‘Everillo’ Carex.

By: Carmen Johnston

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May 28, 2020

Inspiration & Projects

Video: Plant this Lime Green + Purple Container Garden Trio

Linda Vater shares her simple tips to quickly plant spring containers

By: Linda Vater

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May 28, 2020

Inspiration & Projects

Video: How to Host A Container Garden Planting Party

This is the sweetest idea—host a Mother’s Day Container Garden Party!

By: Linda Vater

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July 17, 2020

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Plant a Warm Welcome (Free Container Garden Plan)

Even the most experienced designers use this simple technique to create dynamic arrangements

By: Kim Toscano

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January 21, 2021

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Complement the Garden with Colorful Containers

Emphasize the entryway, bring color to paved surfaces, or create a focal point.

By: Kim Toscano

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June 2, 2020

Inspiration & Projects//Plan Your Garden

Video: How To Plant a Boxwood Container

DIY Video from Southern Living

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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July 17, 2020

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Plant Containers That Last

With an evergreen centerpiece, nandina containers may be modified each season.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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May 28, 2020

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Plant Combinations: Holly Jolly Winter Container

Dress up your entryway with a hardy container brimming with holiday cheer.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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January 21, 2021

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Plant Combinations: Lofty and Lively ‘Orange Rocket’ Container

Energize container plantings with vertical movement and upright structure.

By: Kim Toscano

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January 21, 2021

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Container Evolution: A 3-Step Plan for Shrubs

Extend the life of container plantings by planning for growth and reserving shrubs a future home in the garden.

By: Kim Toscano

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June 2, 2020

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Container Plantings for The Porch and The Patio

Two distinct spaces with vastly different plant requirements

By: Kim Toscano

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June 2, 2020

Inspiration & Projects//Plan Your Garden

A Fall Container Garden Face-Lift - Recipes for Sun and Shade

Update your summer porch or garden containers for fall

By: Carmen Johnston

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September 8, 2020

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7 Steps to Stunning Container-Grown Camellias

With evergreen foliage and lasting blooms, camellias make ideal container specimens

By: Kim Toscano

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May 28, 2020