Professional Advice
Bring a Sunny Disposition to Your Container Plantings
CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE There’s just something about yellow Last month, I shared that tete a tetes signify the arrival of spring for me. I recently found myself thinking about what is it about tete a tetes that makes me feel so cheerful and happy. Is it something as simple as their color? Yellow symbolizes happiness. One…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Tips for Choosing Your Next Garden Container
CONTAINEDBRILLIANCE Ready to Purchase a Container? March is a wonderful month to shop for outdoor containers. Retailers typically have received new arrivals, and offer a wide selection. Many run beginning-of-the-season sales to help them move product from previous seasons, making for some great value purchasing. Despite this, in March they aren’t crazy busy with…
Read More
