Plant Care
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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Growing Citrus in the Pacific Northwest
CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE Citrus, the fragrant, fruit-bearing beauty Citrus has a special place in my heart. When most people think of citrus, they think of its fruit but some citrus is grown for its fragrant leaves and flowers. It’s all of this and more for me. My parents have been taking care of kumquat trees since…
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Hot Summer Tips for Water-Wise Container Gardening
CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE The heat has arrived and forecasters throughout the nation are telling most of us that it’s going to be an unusually warm and dry summer. This can be stressful not only for us, but for the container plantings we care for. How do we get the best from our container gardens — which…
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Repotting Your Indoor Plants
CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE Does your baby need new shoes? Are your plant’s roots cramped into tight quarters? It might be time to move your plant into a bigger pot. Before you get started, you’ll want to make sure it needs more space. The best time to assess your plant’s repotting needs is in spring, as this…
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Soil: The Underrated Secret Sauce
CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE Soil is the secret sauce to beautiful container plantings that’s often not considered enough. Choosing the right soil is the foundation to any successful container planting. The quality of your potting soil is the key to ensuring that you have happy, healthy plants which will receive the nutrients they need to grow. If…
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Let’s Talk Pruning!
CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE Container Garden Pruning 101 BRRR! It’s cold outside. How are you spending your time during these cold, dark, February days? A fair amount of my time has been spent indoors dreaming up future container plantings for spring but I’ve also been kicking around my yard, lightly pruning my Diane Witch Hazel, bringing in…
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