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Fall into Winter Containers |
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Now your Fall garden planters around your home and yard should be looking pretty spent. The mums may have started to fade and the grasses have been beaten by the wind. We would like to make a few suggestions on how to transition into your winter containers.

The main focus is to plant the containers with plants that will last thru the harsh winter temps and still look presentable and decorative. In many cases, you only need to plant on center evergreen and then add a bunch of decorative items to make the whole container more dazzling and lively.

Birch branches are always a big addition. You can tie them together to create a cluster and stick in the center of the planter. This gives the planter height, a stark white contrast to the deep green plant that is unique. Berry Branches are also stunning when sticking out of an evergreen. You can cut them off an existing bush or purchase them at the local craft store. Holly is a wonderful addition to any winter planter.

Pods and Seed Heads are very decorative. They add a dried touch to the yard pots and can be sprayed with spray paint that matches your décor. Red, Gold & Greens look lovely for the holidays while the natural earth tones will last into the new year and still look lovely.

Conifers in all varieties are the very best. Cedar, spruce, and boxwoods are the perfect addition to any winter container because they can handle the harsh weather and fill your planter with lots of earthy green color and texture. Junipers, ornamental cabbage, and kale are large and work wonderfully planted around the outside of your pottery.

Now that we have given you a few suggestions for turning the Fall planters into Winter planters around your yard, patio or porch we think it is time to try thinking outside the box. Look around your yard or your neighbor’s yard and see the different types of plants, shrubs, berries, and branches that are growing. Try adding them into your design and create a planter that will last for many months to come. |
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Fall Flower Suggestions For Pottery |
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Now that Fall has arrived what do you garden planters look
like? If you are tired of cleaning out
your summer containers and leave those same planters empty all fall and winter
than there are a few suggestions of fall flowers that are easy, colorful and
fun to pot up.
Visiting your local home and garden center will show you many of the fall
flowers that are available and ready to take hope and plant in your patio
pots. During this time of the year they
are so important for providing color and texture to a garden or yard that may
be looking a bit worn out and tired.

Consider these flowers when redesigning your garden pottery
for the yard, porch or patio.
Sunflowers – who doesn’t love these cheery yellow flowers that will last till
the first frost. They can attract
songbirds and are prefect to cut and bring indoors for a decorative touch.
Daisy is another cheerful and bright addition to any plant container. They attract butterflies, also make great cut
flowers for indoor arrangements and come in many wonderful colors.

Aster is a fall flower that blooms in yellow, orange and red
which means they will compliment any fall mixture of plant materials you group
together in a flowerpot. They love the
sun. Autumn crocus is similar to the
spring blooming crocuses and grow up to 6” high. Great when placed in the center of a garden
container with smaller flowers surrounding it.
They require little maintenance and are perfect for all containers.

Pansies are always great for fall and perfect for garden pottery. They have the sweetest little faces and come
in all shades of colors.
Ornamental Kale
& cabbage have become more and more popular and are seen planted in most
fall containers. Their colorful purple
and deep green ruffled leaves add aesthetic qualities that other flowers do
not. The colors of potted cabbage and
kale intensifies as it gets colder outdoors.

We hope we gave you some good suggestions on different types
of flowers to pot up for fall and that you give one of them a try. We think you will be pleased and your garden
pottery will look stunning!
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By Arizona Pottery Post Last Updated: 11/13/2018 12:00:18 PM |
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Mum Containers For Fall |
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If you are considering changing out your summer containers
into fall planters and just visited your local garden center you will see there
are a lot of garden mums in multiple colors to choose from. White, Yellow, Pink, Lavender, Red and Bronze
are all in full bloom. Here are a few
tips that may help so you can keep your fall garden containers looking good
till Winter.

Fall mums are great for garden pottery during the cooler
Autumn months. Their colors compliment
all other plant materials like ornamental kale and cabbage, cornstalks, rustic
grasses and evergreens. When shopping
for mums looks for plants with buds that are just starting to open. These will last approximately 6 weeks.

As your potted mums start to grow, look for spent blooms and
prune when they are faded and dried looking.
Remember to water your potted mums regularly. Fall mum containers will stay prettier and be
happier if they don’t dry out.

You won’t need to fertilize your mums since the grower has
already taken care of. If you prefer to
keep your potted mums indoors then place the vase near a window with indirect
light. Check for moisture and keep them watered but not soggy. That pretty much is it. Fall mums that are planted in your garden
pottery are the easy and colorful solution.

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By Arizona Pottery Post Last Updated: 11/13/2018 10:30:33 AM |
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Prep Tips For Fall Containers |
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How to prep your garden containers for Fall
It’s much easier to turn a spent Summer garden container
into a Fall planter than you think. Just
follow some easy tips provided below and create wonderful Fall planters.

Don’t leave your entryway garden containers empty this time
of year. Now is perfect for seasonal
color and rust grasses. Evergreen
foliage will add life to any type or style of landscape container. When you visit your local garden center you
should see lots of Fall colored mums.
Bright yellow, orange and reds, deep burgundy, purple and gold.

Simply by adding a center mum and surrounding it with
pumpkins, gourds and succulents you can create a wonderful Fall planter that
will take you into winter and welcome your guest with warmth and beauty. Plant rustic grass in the center of a
terracotta planter then surround it with ornamental kale and cabbage with dark
deep greens and purple leaves.

Instead of just planting typical green houseplants in your
entryway planters how about herbs like cilantro, thyme and oregano? They can all handle the cooler weather. Plant trailing ivy, gold mums and red flowers
in your garden container of choice and then set pumpkins and gourds around the
outside of the pot. You don’t even have
to plant anything.

Try mixing dark purple and deep green of kale and cabbage
and fill around the outside of the pot with mini WHITE pumpkins and create a
purple and white display of color. Stunning & elegant!
One tip that you can never fail at it to over stuff your
pottery. Mix lots of plants, greens and ornamental items without space between
them. This creates a full and colorful
display. By using a neutral based color
planter like terracotta or taupe you can mix tons of colors in the pot and they
will all look grand.
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By Arizona Pottery Post Last Updated: 10/24/2018 1:25:26 PM |
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Transition Containers To Winter |
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If you haven't taken the time to take an inventory of your fall garden containers, then now is the time to do so. Do the flowers look spent, or the veggies given up and the grasses no fared well in the winter wind gusts? Then it's time to transition them into winter items that will hold up to the cold and harsh weather that is coming.

The first thing you need to do is toss all the plants and replace the potting soil. Now is not the time to try to salvage anything. Pick new plant materials that can with stand the harsh conditions coming in the colors and textures that will easily mix up and create a beautiful arrangement. Add color with painted sticks, berry branches or colorful shades of greens and yellows.

Fill your winter containers with Birch Branches. They look lovely when clustered together and add a depth of texture to a garden container that is lovely for many months. Ever seen colored branches like dogwood? They come in red to yellow and you can find other textured branches like reeds or thin sticks that come in brown and can be woven and displayed beautifully.

When it comes to plants try evergreens like boxwood that can be made into topiary. Conifers of all sorts will work wonderfully. Any kind of greenery that can handle the cold will be stunning covered in a light snowfall.

Berried branches like winterberry and dried seed pots add an artistic touch that really upgrades any garden container. Ornamental grasses add height to the center of a planter and trailing ivy flows over the pots sides, draping the planter in color.
Don't wait till it's too cold to transition your planters. Now is the time to make the most of the remaining weather.
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Get ready now for Winter |
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Try to get some of these fall garden chores done before winter arrives. If you spend the time to do these chores now then you will be well on the way for a Spring garden that will shine! These aren't hard garden chores to do but just simple things that will make your garden easier to manage.

Clear out all dead or dying plants, flowers or shrubs. Cleaning up dead leaves and flower head is easy to do and so important. Dead plants attract bugs and other unwanted pests. These pests like slugs are always looking for a warm spot to weather the winter so keep dead plants and leaves up off the soil and ground. Also now is the time to deadhead any remaining plants in your garden pottery that are still growing. Clean around the top of the pots taking out leaves and weeds that may have grown. Keeping everything clean is good for your garden and planters.

If you see any sick or dead plants take them out. Don't leave anything that will attract bugs. Don't compost them but toss them in the trash. If your potting soil looks spent toss it out and clean out the pot for next year. Don't keep soil that may have had diseased plans in them or show any kind of weeds or pests. If you are keeping the soil then clean it up taking out any dead object and cover with rocks, pot toppers or hay. This will keep the soil in good condition for next Spring plantings. Plan on adding some fresh soil next season.

Now is the time to bring in any pots that won't survive being outside for Winter. Move all fragile garden pots to the garage. If that isn't an option then move under eves next to the house and cover with a tarp. Not an option, cover the soil with hay, rocks, broken pots materials or anything that will help to keep water from getting inside the pot and freezing. The frozen water is what causes the cracks.

Any remaining decorative garden items can now be stored and put away. Clean everything up so that you will have a fresh start next year. Many painted items don't like the cold freezing weather and could have flaking or fading issues so take them inside.

Lastly, take a final look over. Clean up any thing you may have second thoughts about. Know in your heart that the next planting season will come soon enough and all the work you are doing know will pay off.
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Falls Perennials to Pot |
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Autumn in here and it’s that time of year when you can savor
and appreciate your fall potted foliage. Fall
perennials are the perfect choice.
Fall perennials in garden flowerpots provide a range of colors from pink and purple
to white and gold. They offer a bloom
that you can depend on and will bless you with color year round. Dried flower head and stalks left to stand
over winter will provide shelter and nourishment for birds & other
wildlife.
Below are a few of
the popular potted perennials that you may enjoy.
Sedum: Varieties like Autumn Joy have pink to red
flowers that turn maroon as colder weather hits. It favors full sun and average garden
soil. A wonderful late season perennial.
Asters: Classic fall bloomer, they are often planted
to compliment other fall blooming flowers like chrysanthemums, which you see
everywhere this time of year. They range
in color, height and size making them perfect for any display.
Mums: They are fall’s ubiquitous flowers. Every garden center offers them this time of
year for a reason. Their colors are perfect for a fall display. Yellows, orange, and rusts are perfect when
potted on a holiday table or the front entry of your home. It shouts we are into the season!!!. Place the planters indoors for color or
outside for fall beauty.
Goldenrod: There flowers are perfect for insects and
bees. With its bright yellow flowers and long stalks they are perfect in any
garden planter where you want color and beauty this time of year.
So, don’t leave your flowerpots sitting empty as the weather cools. Plant some of these suggestions and enjoy the
beauty the flower kingdom has to offer. |
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Year Round Containers. |
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Year Round Container Gardening
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When you think of potted containers around your home or
garden, did you think it would only be in Spring or Summer? Well, with a bit planning you can have
delightful containers around all year.

Spring is the time that bulbs burst into bloom and your flowerpots are overflowing
with color, texture & beauty. If
your patio has staggered pots with bulbs in them, you can create quite the
production. Even if there is some early
spring rain they will still look smashing.
Head to the nursery and find lots of wonderful flowers to pot.

Summer is the season of the potted plants and flowers. Everything is in its colorful prime. Now is the time to highlight your creative
skills. Use all one color in all your
planters or do you like to mix it up? Go
to any garden center and your senses will burst with excitement. Succulents, flowers, plants, they have so
much to offer. Use eye catching
containers that compliment your foliage choices.

Autumn rolls around and your thought process starts to slow
down. There are many autumn shrubs that
bloom this time of year. Fill your
garden containers with burst of orange, red & yellow. Mums always make a
show this time of year and if you fill a large pot with them, they will reward
you again with amazing color. Now is a
time to use berries in pots. They will
add charm and color to any autumn grouping.
Surround your planters with gourds & bright pumpkins and show your
holiday spirit.
And then comes Winter. There are winter
flowering shrubs the will look lovely in your pottery. Now is the time to make
sure you are using poly resin, concrete, sandstone or high fired glazed pottery
that can stand the cold. Put up some
evergreens which look lovely this time of year when dusted with snow. Plant a pine or spruce tree and add Christmas
lights to bring some excitement and light to your garden or patio area.
There will always be 4 seasons and only one you. Don’t let a season go by without planting in
your garden containers.
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By Arizona Pottery Post Last Updated: 12/15/2016 9:33:52 AM |
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Fall Potted Flowers For Your Garden |
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Don't leave your garden planters empty this fall. Here are a few types of flowers that are recommended for potting that will add color and beauty to your garden or patio areas! |
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Aster: New England aster bears loads of pink, blue, purple and white flowers. Butterflies love them.
Toad Lily: Need shade so they are perfect for fall with orchid like flowers that bloom till mid fall.
Goldenrod: Cheery yellow flowers that are tough yet lovely. Grow to 4 feet so use a big planter.
Russian Sage: A great purple flower to add to your pots instead of the usual fall foliage colors. |
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Colchicum - big cup shaped blooms will fill any planter and will add color with white or pink.
Helenium: Daisy looking flowers which are also tough and easy to grow in a planter. Red, orange,
Sedum: A most popular flower for autumn containers. Grows to 18" tall.
Red Spider LIly: A truly exotic bulb that burst with bright red flowers. Love the spidery clusters! |
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Japanese Anemone: Large poppy shaped pink or white flowers that stand tall in any planter.
Turtlehead: A funny name but a beautiful white or pink bloom with glossy green foliage.
Fall Crocus: Sun or shade, 6" tall and overlooked as a fall crocus. Perfect in any garden. planter
Monkshood: Beautiful blue that adds to the yellow and orange of fall flowers. |
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When you have a lovely garden or patio area planters, you need to keep it looking great during the fall season. Hope these suggestions will help you choose the best flowering plants to add that extra finished look to your fall planters!
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By Arizona Pottery Post Last Updated: 12/15/2016 10:22:18 AM |
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Fall Fireworks |
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Trees, shrubs, and frost tolerant grasses and perennials ignite a passion for the glories of autumn when planted in your garden pottery & plant containers. |
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Wrapped in blazing gold and firey red with flickers of violet blue, an autumn landscape captures all the colors of a flame, and it's just mesmerizing. Sit outside under a blazing tree canopy and enjoy a warm cup of coffee. Don't leave your garden plants sitting empty. Fill with fierce bold colorful plants and finish the look.
The variety of potted plants make any patio or garden area inviting with this lovely glow. Witch hazel draws the eye and feet to the sweetest surprise by creating a fire bowl, stuffed full of this plant. Blue notes included Lambs ear, blue spruce and blue gray ornamental grasses. Gold spirea and golden mop cypress, potted, add bring yellow green pops so plant them in traditional terracotta or bold colorful garden planters. |
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You don't have to have a big plan. Just go with the idea that right now a touch of color is enough to make you want to wander into your yard and adore the beauty. |
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