Fall Thrillers That Pair Beautifully with Spring Bulbs

  CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE Designing for Fall Containers When I design in fall, I think in layers: what looks good now, what will hold interest through the quiet stretch of winter, and how bulbs will play their part come spring. That kind of layering creates containers that hold their beauty across the seasons instead of fading with…

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Spring Container Planting with Narcissus and Violas

March Makeover: Tips for Refreshing Your Spring Containers

  CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE March can be such a tease, luring us with its transition from winter to spring and often bringing about unpredictable weather changes. It can be a mix of warm spells and sudden cold snaps. During this period, our container plantings might start looking a bit dreary. So how do you transition your container…

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Narcissus ‘Tête `a Tête’ – The First Sign of Spring

  CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE Narcissus ‘Tête `a Tête’ nodding to a new season’s arrival Because of the Narcissus ‘Tête `a Tête’, there is literally no need for a calendar to signify spring.  One of the first signs of the new season, it offers up sweet fragrance, bright color and cheer. ‘Tête `a Tête’ is a French term,…

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