Tough Containers

Center: Agave scabra

Perimeter: Sedum japonicum 'Tokyo Sun'

The Sedum was interplanted with a few Plentifall Pansies to help fill space and add color. By this time next year the Sedum should have filled in completely leaving no room for annuals making this container truly maintenance free.

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Adding Interest To Winter Containers With Bamboo

Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'

A great clumping bamboo that is perfect for making trellises.

It's flexible enough that you can bend and braid it and it won't snap.

In the spring we will plant an annual vine in the containers.

Towne and Country Rose

One of my favorite shrub roses

Alocasia x 'Portodora'

Dividing and Transplanting

Pathway Edging, Turf and Mulch

Phase 6 of new perennial garden in Florence

Fence Installation

Phase 5 of new perennial garden in Florence

Due to heavy root competition and limited sun light we decided to build a fence at the top of the arc. This serves as a focal point in the garden and just like the hedge it makes a great back drop for perennials.

Hedge Planting

Phase 4 of new perennial garden in Florence

When planting a long hedge I find it easiest to dig a trench instead of separate holes. This technique makes it easier to install the hedge in a straight line with proper spacing between each plant.

When planting material of this size it is important to saturate the rootball before back-filling the hole. After setting the plants in the trench and lining them up we filled the trench with water twice. Each time we allowed the water to be completely soaked up by the root balls. 

Once the root balls are saturated, back-fill and water-in.