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Create a festive fall container garden
September 10, 2005 03:38 PM EST | Gardening | Email to Friend
Autumn is coming soon, and you may want to brighten up your balcony or front porch for the season! Given the beauty and convenience of a container garden, it’s no surprise that an estimated 90 percent of America's 67 million gardeners grow plants in containers. Here are some tips for creating a cheerful container garden of your own.
Plants
A wide variety of plants and evergreen shrubs do very well in fall containers! Be sure to purchase your plants at a dependable nursery, selecting only high quality plants that are free of disease and pests. For more visual interest in each pot, use three or four plant varieties that harmonize with one another.
Soil
Potted plants usually require more water and fertilizer than plants growing in the ground. Using the proper kind soil is very important: in the fall, plants often require more nutrients.
Containers
Your imagination is the limit when it comes to containers for your garden. Most plant containers are made out of wood, plastic, ceramics or clay. But you might try non-traditional containers, such as buckets, wooden crates, or an old watering can. An unusual container can make for a striking garden arrangement!
Your container garden will make your home appear more welcoming and even more attractive to potential buyers. And whatever type of garden you create, remember to take time to enjoy it!
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