“Plant evergreens for year-round structure, then surround them with plants that offer seasonal variation”
It’s tempting to ignore containers on terraces and patios during winter, just leaving them to sit and stagnate until spring arrives. They’ve given their all over summer and little is expected of them in the darker months of the year. But that’s a huge shame, especially in small gardens, courtyards and even on doorsteps, where containers can contribute so much to the display. It’s not too late, even now, to make amends and cheer up those pots, tubs and troughs with perhaps a few permanent residents, plus an ever-changing chorusline of temporary occupants to provide seasonal interest.
All too often, container plantings look the same throughout
