Quiet stars of the Winter Container Gardens

Doesn't look much like a flower, does it? But that's ok, because this plants main function is to provide color and texture variation in a drab winter landscape.

Euphorbia hybrids are getting better all the time. This one, x martini "Ascot Rainbow" was trialed in Australia and withstands all kinds of sun and some shade, asking only not to sit in water. It is great for pots and will withstand the winter well in Atlanta.  Sometimes difficult to find, though.

Sedums also come in a wide variety of textures and leaf colors, to help bridge the gap to Spring. Many will trail over the pot as well. You are probably familiar with the perennial now blooming called Stonecrop. Saul's in Atlanta has a fabulous selection of over a dozen varieties. Most are drought-tolerant succulents that live through our winters.


Mix these two winners with some early and mid season bulbs, some kale and pansies -- and you have a colorful pot all winter.

Great day to garden,

Lyn

Will there be a Fall?

It almost seems like we went from Summer to the middle of the Fall season with a quick correction of temperatures over the last few days.

The good news is, the weather is looking ideal for pansy planting. And just for you, Pike's is having an October Fest celebration tomorrow from 5pm-8pm. Here are the details:

http://www.pikenursery.com/

I don't know if it is lucky timing or conscious fore thought, but who care...you are the winner here! Get in for a beer and snack sample and save 20% off your purchase.

If you are looking for specialty plants, like Daphne, Edgeworthia or miniature evergreens, I've got a few excellent connections. Some of these are only available for a short time in limited supply, primarily in the fall, so call me soon!

Chillin' my spring bulbs,

Lyn