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Gorgeous container planting in half whiskey barrel

13 years ago

Hi all, I hang out in the hosta forum for the most part, but enjoy container gardening as well. I wanted to share this idea I found on Flickr of this heavily planted barrel, including a dogwood.

I think it's stunning and worthy of passing along.

Nutmeg

Here is a link that might be useful: Container Garden in half whiskey barrel

Comments (3)

tapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)
13 years ago
Great use of color & texture. I really like it! Thanks for sharing it with us, N. Wouldn't a nice chartreuse Coleus or Ipomea have added a nice touch?

Al
jodik_gw
13 years ago
It's very nice! I agree, Al... I think it could have used a touch of lighter colored balance toward the left side of the photo... chartreuse coleus would have been a really nice addition. But all in all, a lovely container arrangement.

I wish I could get my Agapanthus to bloom like that!
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nutmeg4061
Original Author
13 years ago
agreed, Al. Chartreuse would really POP! Great idea.

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