Comments on: Mixed feelings about mixed containers

By: Heather's Garden

Heather's Garden — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:58:58 +0000

With all the containers I have? I’ve got many with just one plant and many with combos. I too like the flexibility of being able to move the more successful pots to a more prominent position.

Heather, it sounds like you have the best of both worlds. – And it’s good to mix it up when containers make up so much of the garden! -kris

By: Susan Sims

Susan Sims — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:12:28 +0000

Can I say “no containers” as an option? Containers always seem to be the purview of gardeners working with established gardens who don’t have a lot of room for creativity as much of the structure of the garden is determined. I find by the time I’ve figured out what will go where in the borders, what bulbs need ordering, what seeds need starting, what needs pruning, and what doesn’t need weeding, I have no energy or enthusiasm left for containers. Maybe in another five years.
Of course, I’m not counting my two Agapanthus in pots as it’s hard for me to consider them containers. Also, disregard the herbs I’m growing in the long toms, and the apple graft and the willow over in the nursery area, and all the annuals in the small pots…
Okay, I’m full of it. Nevermind.

Susan, You crack me up. -kris

By: Nell Jean

Nell Jean — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:33:14 +0000

Singles.

You’re vote is hereby counted – thanks! -kris

By: commonweeder

commonweeder — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:05:38 +0000

I’m ashamed to say it, but after I get my very few combination pots planted, the rest are singletons, usually with leftovers. A little shade wouldn’t hurt any of my pots.

Pat, Where’s the shame in it? Given that singletons are more easily “sustainable” than combos, you should consider yourself on the cutting edge of the green gardening movement! Be proud. -kris