CONTAI

NERS

outdoors

S ta rtin g p o in t Begin with a small, hardy shrub such as

dwarf Alberta spruce,

here,

as a permanent anchor. Then renew

the spaces around it every few months with fresh, seasonal

annuals. Use small annuals that won't overwhelm the shrub, and

add slow-release fertilizer when you plant.

s p r in g Sunshine brings the spring thaw

and an invitation to plant cool-season color

such as ‘Tete-a-Tete’ daffodils, Delta Neon

Violet pansies, orange tulips, and mixed

lettuces,

above.

TIP

Instead of planting bulbs in

fall and overwintering them in the planter, buy

pre-sprouted bulbs in spring and plant them

along with early annuals such as pansies.

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Always Dri-Liners leave

you feeling amazingly dry.

Because even when

there's no rain in the forecast,

you could still use a

little protection.

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