Transform your front porch, deck, patio, or window box with beautiful and lush containers for every season. Short on space? No problem. We’ll show you how to create pots full of color with flowers, hardy foliage, and tasty herbs. We’ll share step-by-step techniques and tips on planting and care for indoor and outdoor spaces, including “container recipes” with exact plant combinations so you can recreate the look at home.
SL Garden School • TIPS AND TRICKS FROM SOUTHERN LIVING EDITORS
Force of Nature • Can’t wait for spring? Bring budding branches indoors for an early glimpse of fresh color
The Star Power of Pansies • No shrinking violets, these dainty blooms are tougher than they look
Sunny Delights • Celebrate spring’s arrival with daffodils, the season’s happiest flowers
Bright and Early • Delicate-looking but tough, hellebores burst into bloom as winter’s frost packs up for the season
In Living Color • Bold and bright containers to welcome the season—and your neighbors
Pretty Pairings • Garden expert Mark Thompson relies on color theory as a recipe for front-stoop success
Here Come the Hydrangeas • Boost curb appeal with these seasonal showstoppers that thrive in containers
No Plant Sitter Required • These hardy groupings can withstand the heat, even while you’re basking elsewhere
Summer Survivors • Lighten up with these crisp white and green choices that thrive in the heat
Pot Luck • Hit the jackpot of fresh produce by growing crops in containers. It’s so simple—and satisfying too
Container Culture • Pots provide the most convenient way to start an herb garden
The New Pumpkin Palette • Trade the standard jack-o’-lantern hue for a wide spectrum of shades, from green to blush pink
Charm Autumn Guests • You don’t need a fairy godmother to make something magical with pumpkins
Magic Pots • We present more than 20 of our best container ideas. Follow these formulas for planting easy-to-grow, lush pots full of color and texture
A House in Bloom • Brighten dreary days with pots of colorful flowers indoors
Pick Your Palette • Florist Mark Thompson takes us inside his Birmingham workshop to create five monochromatic centerpieces for spring entertaining
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