Think Inside the Planter
A Container Gardening Blog by Mount Vernon Vessels and Vines
Welcome to our Blog!
MVVV founder Jennifer Giunta posts here about anything and everything related to container gardening. She draws on her background in horticulture, landscape design and project management to provide insights into the world of container gardening. Questions? You can always reach out to us!
7 Reasons Why Commercial-Grade Planters Matter in Winter
When December arrives, the real performance gap between commercial-grade planters and big-box consumer products becomes impossible to ignore. Freeze–thaw cycles, winter winds, de-icing salts, and heavy seasonal décor expose weaknesses in inferior containers. This can...
Winter Container Gardening: Preparing for the Final Seasonal Rotation
As fall fades and the last mums begin to tire, it’s only a matter of time before chilly temperatures and light frost give way to true winter weather. For landscape professionals, this signals the final seasonal rotation in your container gardens and a crucial step to...
Pro Guide to Planting Bulbs in Containers
Fall is the critical window for installing spring-flowering bulbs in container gardens. For professionals, properly timed bulb plantings provide early-season impact, client satisfaction, and an efficient rotation schedule. In the Mid-Atlantic region, the climate...
5 Fall Container Tips for Professional Landscapers
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
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
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
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 sustainability to gardens—and they shine especially well in containers. Whether you’re working with...
Top 3 Reasons Why Fiberclay/Fiberstone Fail Before Fiberglass Planters
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...
How Landscapers Can Profit from Container Vegetable And Herb Gardens
As more homeowners, condominiums, and rental communities embrace wellness, sustainability, and multifunctional landscapes, there's a rising demand for outdoor spaces that do more than just look good. Enter: container vegetable and herb gardens: a practical, beautiful,...
5 Best Practices and Myths About Drainage
As someone who has been in this industry for over 25 years, I've learned there are some old habits that should be abandoned, especially when it comes to container garden drainage. This first blog post is about my habit: the idea that adding gravel or other drainage...
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