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from Fine Gardening March/April 2006 (#108)
10 Plants for Year-Round Containers
These survivors can stay in pots for years, lending consistency to your designs
by Muffin Evander

The downside of finding a plant that works great in a container is that you have to buy a whole new one next year. Or, if that plant is a hardy perennial in your region, you have to take it out of the pot in fall and dig it up again in spring. Container specialist Muffin Evander tells us that both of these ideas are myths. Many plants can live their lives just fine in a container. This means that gardeners can have continuity in their container designs, rely on strong performers throughout the seasons, and reduce their workload. Evander will discuss 10 favorite plants for this situation and provide tips for ensuring a plant's long, healthy life in a container.

Photos: Steve Aitken

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From Fine Gardening #108, pp. 52-56
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