Multi-Season Container Gardening
The Four-Season Container
A new season doesn’t have to mean new containers! With some clever planning and a good knowledge of seasonal plant hardiness, you can reinvent the same container to suit all four seasons. When it comes to overwintering shrubs in containers, it’s a good idea to choose a shrub that’s rated one or two zones hardier than your current climate zone to ensure that it survives the winter. Read on for information about the best seasonal companions for your shrub, planting tips, and article resources to help your plants change with the seasons.
Here are some super-tough shrubs that will make a fantastic centerpiece in your all-season planter. Check out our Plants By Climate Zone Page to learn more about plants that are best for your location.
Plant List
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• Changing With The Seasons •
SpringSpring is finally here! Start by planting your all-season shrub thriller, and pair it with cheery, cold-tolerant spring annuals. Find more info on Spring planting in the articles below. |  |
Plants in the Spring Container
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Plants in the Summer Container
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Plants in the Fall Container
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Plants in the Winter Container
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 | Versatile Fountain GrassesFountain grasses make striking thrillers in containers, and they are far more robust than you might expect. Click the link below to learn more about fountain grasses.This screened patio is transformed into a lush, inviting indoor/outdoor workspace by planting sun-loving ipomoea, coleus, calibrachoa and lantana. Sweet Caroline Upside™ Key Lime Ipomoea have a unique climbing habit that give these plantings vertical interest. Paired with ColorBlaze® Golden Dreams™ Coleus, they make a beautiful green foliage complement for pops of pink, violet and yellow color from Superbells® Calibrachoa and Luscious® Lantana Varieties. Who wouldn’t want to spend their work day here! VISIT |
