Since the purchase of these two beautiful all-weather pots, we have kept them freshly filled with seasonal color, using vibrant annuals and verdant foliage throughout the seasons.
Our first winter design included stems of Winterberry and Red Twig Dogwood, accented by a combination of upright and cascading evergreen boughs.
Spring was designed to last, beginning with Tulips, Phlox and Primrose, as well as packing in Dianthus and Alyssum for extended enjoyment.
By summer, it was time for drought tolerant herbs. This mix featured:
When we think of Fall porch containers, immediately ornamental Kale and Chrysanthemums come to mind. Fall is also a great time to appreciate Pansies again, as they love cooler temperatures. See them peeking out from under the kale?
To get us through the late summer drought, we supplemented a few Coneflowers in August and Asters in September.
Also, the client expressed an affinity for the Alyssum and Sage so we opted to leave both in and they thrived until frost!
To close out the season, we returned with Winterberry and evergreens, and this time we included a young Dwarf Leyland Cypress tree.
As always, the goal is to design for longevity, so these trees will remain as strong vertical elements in all of our seasonal updates going forward!
Thanks for reading! I hope you’ve enjoyed the journey and feel inspired to have fun with your own containers. If you’d like a hand with the design and install, I would be happy to meet with you and discuss ideas!
We offer Seasonal Color as a service option in our Maintenance Agreements, which includes four installation updates throughout the year. We also offer one-time installations for existing customers. Click here to schedule your consultation!
Shannon Viox
Since the purchase of these two beautiful all-weather pots, we have kept them freshly filled with seasonal color, using vibrant annuals and verdant foliage throughout the seasons.
