Have you ever seen shrubs that have been planted too closely together? At first glance, it looks like the new plants in the landscape above fit just fine into this area.   But, what if I told you that those small shrubs…

This is my last post on unique containers.  To date, we have looked at containers on four, two and one wheels, one that fits on your feet as well as some 'trashy' ones as well. Today, I'd like to show you two containers that you shouldn't…

A couple of years ago, I visited a beautiful winery in upstate New York. I must admit that I was more interested in the gardens that surrounded the winery than the wine itself.   The gardens were filled with a variety of perennials…

As we continue along on our week-long journey of unique containers, I thought that I would share with you one that is portable. Marigolds and Dianthus This old wheelbarrow makes a very useful container because you can move it easily…

Today, I have two different unique containers to show you and both are on two wheels. Different Unique Containers This old bicycle was located in a place where bikes and horses are commonplace and cars are not. I saw this unique…

One of my favorite unique containers came in a most unexpected form... My Favorite Unique Containers Okay, what does an old, rusty pickup truck have to do with plants? The bed of the pickup was filled with soil and potato…

What kind of containers do you have planted in your garden? Are they terra-cotta, glazed or plastic? Do you have any unique containers? I like seeing plants that have been planted in unusual containers.  So this week, I will…

Do you like to container garden? I do.   I have annual flowers, herbs, succulents and vegetables growing in a variety of containers around my garden. Containers are a great way to expand the boundaries of your garden.  Even…

Are you familiar with Texas sage, also referred to as Texas ranger? If you live in the Southwest, you have undoubtedly seen these beautiful shrubs. Believe it or not, these purple flowering beauties are a fuss-free plant. Unfortunately,…