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Succulents are having a huge moment in the garden and design world. Surely part of their sudden popularity is due to their easy care and water-conserving traits, but these little guys could get by on their good looks alone. Succulents are cool, effortless and interesting.…
Shaping and maintaining your bonsai tree is known as "training," and are the heart of the art of bonsai! Part two of our bonsai series will teach you how to prune, shape, and "train" your tree into an interesting shape and miniature size. Once you…
For beginners and experienced artisans alike, the ancient art of bonsai can be a fun and rewarding challenge. Our two-part bonsai series will tell you everything you need to know to start, shape, and maintain your own bonsai tree. In its most simple definition, bonsai…
Did you know that your houseplant requires different kinds of care in winter and summer? For a houseplant, winter provides an opportunity for rest after a season of rapid growth. While it sleeps, it needs maximum comfort and minimal stress to wake up in spring…
By Jason Wyrwicz. President of Pots, Planters & More. Keeping a patio, deck, or yard's landscape fresh and up-to-date may seem like a challenge. After all, in any outdoor design, nature - which doesn't change much from year to year - should take center stage.…
Wondering why so many of your potted plants have drooped, wilted, or just plain bitten the dust? Decorative planters often don't come with drainage holes, and you may not want to drill holes into your beautiful new container! But when packing potted plants into different…
When a plant is described as a "full sun" plant, it means that plant needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day to really thrive and stay healthy. If you're thinking of putting your decorative planter or pot in an area that gets…
By Jason Wyrwicz. President of Pots, Planters & More. Today’s artful landscape design seamlessly blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor living, creating intimate spaces in the open air. Guests feel secluded in tucked away areas allowing for a more private entertaining experience. The warmth…
By Jason Wyrwicz. President of Pots, Planters & More. In the world of design, Pantone is often looked to as the authority on color trends for the upcoming year. When the Pantone 2015 color of the year was released – Marsala, a lovely shade of…
By Jason Wyrwicz. President of Pots, Planters & More. Ready to welcome spring and summer? Read on to find out more about 2015's hottest color trends and how to incorporate them in your outdoor design. Winter has left behind her muddy footprint, and now is…
By Jason Wyrwicz. President of Pots, Planters & More. Can an outdoor design be both on-trend and timeless? We believe so. After all, a plantscape is made up of many interacting elements - plants and flowers, containers and planters, pavers and other materials - which…