Archive for the 'Planters' Category

Gardening in Pots and Boxes – Trees

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

A Great Variety Of Trees Do Well In Pots & Boxes Dove Tree or Davidia. Where reliably hardy (a specimen at Arnold Arboretum, Boston, blooms periodically), an unusual tree, with large white bracts among heart-shaped leaves in spring. Requires special care, but is worth the effort. Franklinia or Gordonia. Like the dove tree, also requiring [...]

Biennials and Herbs

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Biennials Canterbury-Bells. Choice biennial, with long-lasting bells in purple, lavender, blue, pink, and white. Worth the effort, even if they die after flowering. In the spring, garden centers offer budded specimens. For dramatic compositions, group several together. You can grow your own from seed sown in June or July. Foxgloves. Delightful, with tall spikes covered [...]