Container Gardening

Shade Container Inspiration / Front Garden Transformation



Planting containers for shaded areas can be tricky. I want structure, colour and minimal upkeep in this front garden area but my original ideas required too much maintenance. Here I take you through Front Door Pots version 2.0 and explain why I removed certain plants and describe the new plants that have taken their place. I hope this gives you inspiration (and hope) for any shaded areas you have in your garden. Let me know what you think in the comments section.

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2 Comments

  1. Thank you Annette, a very useful video. As l have a shady area. I planted up several pots of Tete a Tete and as they come into flower will plop and drop where needed. Would that be something you might consider. I think a tub of bulbs with the evergreen tubs, might look quite nice. Happy New Year to you and yours.

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