Growing containerized shrubs has been sort of a game-changer for me. There is something about them that is stately, and while I love containers full of annuals (like, a lot) shrubs add a little something… [Continue Reading]
WINDOW BOX INSPIRATION IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES
I think window boxes are some of the most fun but most challenging containers to get right. Depending on their placement they may need to drape, may have restrictions as to how high they can… [Continue Reading]
HOW THIS YEAR’S CONTAINERS CAME TOGETHER
As promised, last weekend I banged out all the container planting (save for three small containers on the front steps that I usually plant with whatever I have leftover). I like to show the… [Continue Reading]
5 FREE WINTER CONTAINER DESIGNS
There is no Christmas tree in my house. That, of course, was not the plan. The plan was to be ahead of the game this year, but once again it’s the last minute and nothing… [Continue Reading]
HOW TO MAKE A HOLIDAY WINDOW BOX
I got a lot of questions recently about how I constructed my holiday containers and window box so I thought I’d share a quick tutorial. I can’t say that I invented this method, but I’ve… [Continue Reading]
A WINTER CONTAINER CHALLENGE
One of my favorite projects to do this time of year is decorate outside with winter containers. In the past I’ve used a combination of found and purchased materials. I always cut my own red… [Continue Reading]
THE WINDOW BOX IN REVIEW
On Tuesday I walked into a funeral service in full on late-summer weather and emerged a couple hours later into weather more suitable for late October. A brisk breeze came off the lake, leaves were… [Continue Reading]
