Container Gardening 101

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"Thanks for the great tips. I still have a few planters left to fill and I am going to try your tips. I always wondered if there was a recipe that would helped in creating one ."

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Learn about Thrillers, Fillers & Spillers

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The ‘Thriller Plant’ of your container will be that plant that is as its name implies…the real standout of your container garden.

Recipe 1

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The ‘Filler Plants‘ is the plant that will provide a textural or color complement to your ‘Thriller’ and help fill in your container garden.

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Recipe 2

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The ‘Spiller Plant‘ is the plant that will tumble out of the pot, softening the edges. Look for a plant that will tie the 2-3 other plants together.

Recipe 3

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Once you've gotten the basics and foundation down, there's no limit to what you can build.

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creative living and delicious eating

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