Container for Shade

Posted by Susan Mertz Jun 10, 2006

Lined up in front of the display windows of a clothing store are four aged concrete containers. This store's location is on the north side of a building. Its dark frontage may not seem very welcoming. However, year round, these four containers are filled with color. In the winter, there are cuttings from Redtwig Dogwoods, branches with fruit, and a few evergreens. Ornaments are added during the holidays. In the summer, the containers are filled with Coleus, Scented Geraniums and other foliage plants. Containers of plants have helped a dark storefront welcome shoppers. It's an idea that can also work for homeowners to help welcome guests.

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