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Containers for Cool Weather




Category: Container Gardening | Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:48 pm

There are many annuals that still look good and will last well past the first frost in your planters and containers. They change dimension with the first fall of snow. The best ones to try are Pansies, Violas, Dianthus and Oranmental Kale and Cabbage, each has it own form and height for a beautiful container.


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lulu1107 wrote on Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:48 pm:


I'll bet your front porch or patio is beautifully adorned with container masterpieces! I think I'll try one of these ideas out. Thanks.




Planterlady wrote on Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:43 pm:


Containers are great for trying out different ideas - if you really like them, you can always do the same in your garden landscape. Great way to get a feel for what looks best together.





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