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DESIGNING WITH CONTAINERS

Much of the fun of gardening in containers is that a pot’s portability makes it a cinch to search and find just the right spot for each one. No matter where you live, containers can add panache to hum-drum situations, create color and pattern against an otherwise stark backdrop and even provide much-needed focal points.

The very best outdoor spaces are created with imagination, not just following a strict set of design rules found in a textbook. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t any rules worth following when it comes to adding potted plants to your landscaping—and making them look their best.

Combine these suggestions with your own creative juices and eye for detail for the very best displays that highlight and improve the look of your landscape. Allow us to help

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