Perennials for Pots
May 24th, 2007
Annuals aren’t the only plants you can use in pots. Look in the perennial section to take advantage of some of the many great new introductions there with colorful leaves.
Annuals aren’t the only plants you can use in pots. Look in the perennial section to take advantage of some of the many great new introductions there with colorful leaves.
Lots of new annual flowers have been introduced in recent years that are way better than older varieties. We’ve also got more great species available than ever. If you’ve shied away from annuals, take a new look at some of these.
If you think gardening is going to pot lately, you’re not imagining things. Everybody, it seems, is growing in pots these days. This column offers some creative ways to garden without actually having a garden.
Flowers seem like they should all smell good, but that’s often not the case these days. It’ll take a little homework and planning to make sure your gardens smell as good as they look. Here are some month-by-month strategies and plant suggestions.