Container Ideas

Winged Phoenix Hardy Schefflera Described as “vigorous” and “extremely hardy,” this guy adds full, green tropical flair and a little modern sculptural interest to a patio. Bonus: It thrives in partial-to-full sun (anywhere a little light peeks through) with weekly watering.

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Euphorbia myrsinites

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Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku', Dichonrda argentea, Carex flagellifera, and Calibrachoa

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'Illumination' begonias, Dichondra argentea, ‘Sedona’ coleus, and Carex flagellifera. The large leaves in the top foreground hang from a Brugmansia (angel’s trumpet), which is laden with large, trumpet-shaped flowers that are especially fragrant in the evening

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Acer palmatum'Shishigashira', Plectranthus argentatus'Longwood Silver', Dichondra argentea, and white-double-flowered Bacopa -(not yet in bloom)

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Winter decorative container with cut greens & yellow twig dogwood stems & red eucalyptus

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Stock Tanks This may be one of the easiest options for raised garden beds. Stock tanks, which are typically round or rectangular with rounded ends, are generally used to feed farm animals, but they've been gaining popularity in recent years as a great way to add urban chic to the garden. The only real work you will have to do is add some drainage holes to the bottom of the tank, which is easily completed with a drill and a ¼- or ½-inch drill bit.

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