Why I Oughta...

My container design work is average - at best.  I grew up with a red geraniums + spike mom-gardener, so my ability to put together striking containers typically falls short.  Every year, for the past few years, I've included this line in my annual to-do list ( this year, it is #1 6):  "Do better containers." I have a few back patio containers: two larger patio ones and some smaller ones that go on our stoop.  Last year, I planted a (new to me) trailing flower:  Superbells Coral Sun.  I really liked it .  So this year, when I saw it on the nursery table, I grabbed a few of them.  And, close-by was something else that I like in my containers:  euphorbia.  Diamond Frost from Proven Winners.   For now, I tucked those two things together in a few smaller containers.  It needs one more thing, but I'll find that in the next few weeks and add it.  For now, here, below is a peek at those containers. First up is one of them aft...

I've gone back-and-forth with our backyard patio containers over the years.  From moncultures to mixed containers.  From big-box store common plants to nursery-born more unique flowers.    One of my 2025 to-do list items this year is to 'do better containers on the patio' .   I've used Wave Petunias in some containers in the past, but have never used Superbells.  That was, until I came across this small quart container.  Here it is planted in one of our patio containers as a monoculture: Those yellow centers on a peach (or coral-colored) flower jumped off the nursery table. I bought only one of them, and I already regret it. Here's the container below: From Proven Winners listing for Superbells Coral Sun , they list these characteristics: Abundant, small petunia-like flowers all season on cascading growth, no deadheading necessary. Award Winner Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer Long Blooming Fall Interest Heat Tolerant Deadheading Not Necessary What'...