Chicago Tribune: How to grow plants in containers for patios, outdoor spaces Yahoo: 11 Shade-Loving Plants That Grow Easily in Containers and Thrive in Low-Light Spots Around Your Yard or Patio Both annual and perennial plants can work in containers. Here are 11 plants that thrive in container gardens in shady areas of your landscape. 11 Shade-Loving Plants That Grow Easily in Containers and Thrive in Low-Light Spots Around Your Yard or Patio Design a beautiful outdoor space with our 12 favorite garden containers that look more expensive than they really are.

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Shop affordable front porch planters, raised garden beds, and more from $11. And don’t forget that you can hang plants in containers or baskets designed for that purpose. That opens up a whole range of possibilities for variety — perhaps fuchsias can hang under a shady pergola ... The Denver Post: Keep it cute: Tips on decorating outdoor garden containers for the winter months Keep it cute: Tips on decorating outdoor garden containers for the winter months The Columbus Dispatch: Small pots have a big impact!

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Grow native plants in containers Even without a big backyard, Ohioans can grow native plants in containers to create mini habitats for local wildlife and pollinators.