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Container gardens

Prortavie colour: that’s what you get with a more than a day or so. For
container garden. Plants at the peak of bloom
can be moved front and centre while young or

faded plants are easily

spicuous location.

Even paved areas around
swimming pools and patios
can be rade to look like a
blooming meadow with a
generous helping of potted
plants.

A container garden re-

carried to a less con-

quires a little extra work to
keep it looking attractive.
Daily watering is a must.
Container plants, par-
ticularly those in bloom,
dry out quickly and will wilt
dramatically if ignored for

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Good soil is the key toa
great container garden. For
small amounts your best
bet is to purchase specially
prepared mixes from a
garden supply centre. For
larger amounts you might
consider mixing your own.

Steps, too, can be
brightened with containers
of color. Terraced plant
decks between the stairs
and the garage provide
plenty of space for sum-

-Mering,. sturdy houseplants

outside, along with addi-
tional pots of gaily colored
annuals.

For greater impact and
for easier maintenance,
mass your potted plants in

_one spot. A mulch of wood

chips keeps down weeds
and provides dry footing

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