Thriller items are tall and the focal points of the container. Think of varieties such as cannas, hibiscus, grasses, palms and mandevilla.

Potted canna may be stored right in the container they were growing in. It’s critical for storage temperature to be well above freezing all winter long; aim for not lower than 45 to 50 degrees.

Answer: Cannas are beautiful, tropical plants that make a bold statement in garden beds and borders. I also grow cannas in large containers and use them to create a tropical setting on our patio.

Canna lilies are tropical plants that are planted in Michigan gardens to add a tropical flair. At planting time the soil must be warm.

When planting your containers, be sure to leave about an inch of space at the top. Arrange the taller plants in the center or back and trailing plants along the edges.

Keeping your garden looking its best throughout the growing season and into fall is possible with the help of low maintenance spring planted bulbs. Plant them in spring among other annuals or ...

But fear not, many flowers are suited to a container and will bloom well come spring. Our plant experts have revealed the best bulbs to plant now for containers and how to properly care for them.