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container will be located. The amount container space.

of direct sunlight that spot receives In addition to annuals and

will be the guiding factor to the plants perennials, you can also use landscape

you should choose for the container. plants and trees in containers to create

Once you know which group of plants beautiful garden accents. Be mindful,
will work for your spot, think about however, that if you choose trees or

creating visual interest through a shrubs, even a

layering effect with large container
height, texture, and may not suffice

color combinations. for the potential

For ideas on plants root growth

and combinations, several years

consult the trusted down the road.
professionals at your Be prepared to

local garden center supplement,

on the amazing winter over, and
array of plant possibly transfer

material available in these container

our area.
plants into the

Next, consider ground in a few

the number years.
of plants your Watering

container can hold and fertilizing

comfortably through can make or break your container, so

the growing season. Failing to provide the soil you use is important. The use
your plants enough space for roots of containers on docks here at Smith

to mature can create competition for Mountain Lake is very popular, but

necessary nutrients and water, which out of sight out of mind can create

means more maintenance on your part. watering problems. Soil mixes with
As a general rule, you should plant water retention crystals are popular

no more than 1 plant per gallon of
options allowing for longer periods

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