Find inspiration for what to put in your planters for summer (May, June, July, August, and September) and get fresh summer planter ideas for your front door, pool, or patio when you explore this portfolio of summer container arrangements by Steph Green of Contained Creations.

Container plants are a great way to spruce up your deck, porch, or lawn for the summer. This guide explores some of the best options for container plants that thrive in full sun and heat.

Proven Winners - White Waterfalls combination container recipe containing Heart to Heart® 'White Wonder' - Sun or Shade Caladium - Caladium hortulanum

Container gardens frame an entry with fountains of color from spring through fall. Get this Wisconsin homeowner’s how-to

Cheers to the red, white and blue!

Shop Costa Farms for rare and unique indoor plants grown and shipped fresh from our farm to your home. Costa Farms, headquartered in Miami, Florida (AKA plant paradise!) since 1961, is one of the largest houseplant growers in the world.

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After putting a call out to our readers to submit their container gardens, we have chosen our winners! See the top designs along with planting plans and tips.

We are officially into summer; the schools have closed, the weather is pretty nice (not the last 2 days), time to enjoy the outdoors. Out on the porch or patio container gardens can liven up any drab corner by bringing in color and interest. As difficult as it may seem to get the plant combinations...Read More »