Tag: Smaller


  • Should You Buy Bigger or Smaller Plants for Your Flower Beds and Containers?

    As you browse the plant selections at your local garden center or nursery, youโ€™ll likely find some small plants (often sold in six-pack containers) and larger plants in 1-gallon-size (or larger) containers. Which is better? The answer depends a lot on what youโ€™re planting and when youโ€™re planting it. Here are the pros and cons…

  • 8 Mistakes That Make Your Small Garden Feel Even Smaller

    The challenges of gardening in a small space are real. Some design choices, however, amplify the impression of tight quarters. Color, line, and texture all play important roles in making a small garden feel expansive and inviting or confining and cramped. Avoid these 8 common design blunders to make the most of even the smallest…