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02/13/2020

February is the perfect month to shop for new outdoor planters while the selection is the best and the stores aren't busy with the spring gardening season. Four things to consider when selecting a container are style, size, material and color. STYLE - As far as style goes, containers come in so ma...

02/10/2020

ADORN ADORES – More adoration for the container gardening design approach of thrillers, fillers and spillers. These last few days we talked about our favorite thrillers and spillers for summer. Last, but certainly not least, are spillers. We think the spillers offer the real drama to container garden design. The choices for spillers in the summer are endless - moneywort, sweet potato vine (so many color options), silver falls (dichondra), fan flower (scaevola) and vinca major are a few of our favorites. Another option is dragon wing begonia, which is pictured above - it's gorgeous and can be used as both filler and spiller - perfect for a shade or partial shade. We used it here as a filler and spiller and also have vinca major as another spiller and kimberly queen fern as the thriller.

Check in again tomorrow and we’ll talk about COLOR combos in containers. Woo hoo! Who else is ready for a little pop of color in their planters?!?!

02/09/2020

ADORN ADORES – Thrillers, fillers and spillers, oh my! We talked about our favorite spillers yesterday, so today let’s give the filler some lovin. Fillers are the plants that fill in the space between the tall thriller and the low spillers. There are so many choices for summer…where to start? Great options for shady summer fillers are impatiens, shade begonias, caladium, shade coleus or ferns. Nice choices for sunny spots are , lantana, sun begonias, angelonia, dusty miller, pentas, diamond frost euphorbia or asparagus fern.

In the picture we used confetti lantana as the filler with a hibiscus as the thriller and sweet potato vine as the spiller.

Tomorrow, we’ll spill the beans on spillers. Ha!

Getting the feeling that "spring is in the air"! But right now I'm still enjoying winter containers that keep the spiri...
02/05/2020

Getting the feeling that "spring is in the air"! But right now I'm still enjoying winter containers that keep the spirit alive during winter months.

02/04/2020

ADORN ADORES - Everyday through Valentine’s Day we’ll share daily container garden loves and tips – hope you enjoy and join in the conversation!

Who's in the market for new outdoor pots? Now is the perfect time to shop while the garden centers are fully stocked but not too busy with the spring gardening season. Four things to consider when selecting a container are style, size, material and color.

STYLE – The style of your outdoor planters should complement the style of your home. Planters with clean lines and modern shape would blend well with a contemporary style home. If the outside of your house is very traditional, consider an urn or another classic style.

SIZE - The size of your containers should be in proportion to the size of your house, especially if they are in the front. You can also try groupings of pots to increase the scale. If you’re torn between two sizes, select the larger one because larger containers require less watering and there is more room for the roots to grow so your plants are happier.

MATERIAL - Boy, lots of choices here: glazed ceramic, terra-cotta and resin to name a few. Water evaporates more quickly from porous materials like terra-cotta than other materials like resin. We are fans of resin because they are lightweight and are made to look just like stone, cast concrete or cast iron. We also love glazed ceramic for the pop of color. Can't beat a cobalt blue ceramic planter!

COLOR - We like the color of our planters to contrast to the background. For example, if you have a red brick home or a light colored home, we would recommend black or cobalt blue planters. If the pots will be placed in front of a dark background, we would recommend light grey.

Hope this provides a little direction if you are on the hunt for that perfect container. We happen to love Crescent Garden outdoor planters because they come in so many shapes and sizes. If you have a particular brand you love please share.

Stay tuned tomorrow for the scoop on our favorite container gardening tools!

02/02/2020

ADORN ADORES – Everyday through Valentine’s Day we’ll share daily container garden loves and tips – hope you enjoy and join in the conversation!

So what's the big deal about container gardening anyway and why do we love it? Three words: INSTANT CURB APPEAL. Container gardening is an easy, inexpensive way to create an attractive, welcoming first impression for your home or business. Custom container gardens that match your style and personality will wow your friends and customers and offer beauty and a pop of color. And we all know the old saying, you don't get a second chance to make a first impression.

If you are looking for new outdoor planters, make sure to check back tomorrow for our helpful tips on selecting the perfect pots for your outdoor space.

GAIP Front Porch and Back Patio Winter Gardens In A Pot. FRONT: Cool Wave Fire Pansies, Winter Kale, Dusty Miller. PA...
01/21/2020

GAIP Front Porch and Back Patio Winter Gardens In A Pot. FRONT: Cool Wave Fire Pansies, Winter Kale, Dusty Miller. PATIO: Sweet Flag 'Ogon' [Acorus gramineus], Inspire 'Plus Orange Blotch', Delta Premium 'rose w/blotch', Tapestry, 'Spring Matrix Pink Shades', and 'Anne Marie Ivy' Hedera Helix.

Enjoy my winter containers that adorn my front door. I have one on each side. Expand for full beauty viewing!
01/19/2020

Enjoy my winter containers that adorn my front door. I have one on each side. Expand for full beauty viewing!

01/01/2020

We are so thankful for our fabulous clients, rock star planting team and supportive family. We can’t do what we love without all of you. Looking forward to creating amazing first impressions and lots of dirty fingernails in 2020!

(The windowbox pics in this top nine collage are from trips to Charleston and Chicago. Major inspiration! All other pics are our own work in KC and OKC.)

12/31/2019

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