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Easy, All-Foliage Container Garden Recipes

Rely on plants with great-looking foliage to keep your container gardens looking great all season long. Get started with these easy recipes.

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By Ruth Rogers Clausen

 

Try Subtle Colors

Colors don't have to be bold and bright to create great-looking container garden. Just like indoor decor, you can make a statement with neutrals, as seen in this lovely planting.

A. Fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum') -- 1
B. Coleus (Solenosemon 'Penney') -- 2
C. Sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie') -- 1



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