Lasting presence
Aug 26, 2021
4 minutes
As summer fades into autumn, the garden takes on a mellow loveliness, with the light softer and flowers more muted. Yet there is still much to look forward to in the container garden.
To prolong the interest in my containers, I like to provide a year-round planting structure by growing large evergreen trees and shrubs in big planters. This way, I get as much pleasure from my plants during the winter as I do in summer.
Planting large containers might seem daunting, but they have the advantage of being permanent fixtures that require less day-to-day care than more fleeting summer annuals and perennials.
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