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5 Fall Container Tips for Professional Landscapers

5 Fall Container Tips for Professional Landscapers

by Jennifer Giunta | Sep 15, 2025 | Uncategorized

As the growing season starts to change, fall presents an opportunity for landscapers to refresh container plantings and deliver a polished, seasonal look for clients. Updating containers isn’t just about swapping out tired summer annuals, it’s about setting the stage...
5 Tips For Choosing The Correct Soils for Landscape Containers

5 Tips For Choosing The Correct Soils for Landscape Containers

by Jennifer Giunta | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized

This guide is aimed at professionals in landscape architecture, horticulture, and urban gardening. It synthesizes research from peer‑reviewed publications and extension white papers to provide best‑practice recommendations for selecting and using container soils. 1....
5 Summer Heat Strategies for Container Gardens

5 Summer Heat Strategies for Container Gardens

by Jennifer Giunta | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized

As temperatures rise, container gardens face unique challenges. Containers dry out more quickly and are more exposed to extreme fluctuations. For professionals, maintenance is key to ensuring plant health and visual appeal through the hottest months.  Extra...
10 Best Practices for Perennial Gardens in Containers

10 Best Practices for Perennial Gardens in Containers

by Jennifer Giunta | Jun 24, 2025 | Uncategorized

How to Design, Plant, and Maintain Long-Lasting, Beautiful Container Perennial Gardens June is Perennial Garden Month so we figured we would focus this week’s blog on using these tough plants in containers. Perennials bring timeless beauty, structure, and...
Top 3 Reasons Why Fiberclay/Fiberstone Fail Before Fiberglass Planters

Top 3 Reasons Why Fiberclay/Fiberstone Fail Before Fiberglass Planters

by Jennifer Giunta | May 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

When designing an outdoor space the trend is using natural colors and material, landscape planters can make or break the overall look and longevity of your setup. While fiberclay and fiberstone planters often seem like attractive, budget-friendly options, they come...
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