Memorial Day was absolutely beautiful. We had a wonderful day with family and friends and being thankful for all those who served and are serving for us to enjoy the day. We went for a walk through the neighborhood and noticed all the American flags being hung for the season. I think a flag is one of the most welcoming signs on a home, what do you think?

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Since I am in container mode right now, I found this simple boxwood and zinc/concrete container refreshing.

Image from here.

Here is a contemporary container we did this spring for a client in a traditional home, but with a modern landscape. I have provided all the details for you to create this look yourself.

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We are in full force of planting containers for clients right now (despite the never ending rain). We are also on the constant search for interesting containers and garden features, and one of my favorite sources for inspiration and sources is 1st Dibs. Over the weekend I did some searching and here are some of the interesting items I found on my search.

Cast Alligator Found here.

Six contemporary Containers Found here.

French pair urns Find here.

Pair of white Cast Urns. Found here.

Zinc Crest, would look great on a ivy covered wall. Found here.

Snail Garden Faucet Image from here.



Faux Bois Garden Bench. I have a soft spot for anything faux bois. Found here.



Garden at Tintinhull Manor

Image from here.

Image from here.

I have mentioned before that I have used galvanized stock tanks for our veggie gardens. The are the prefect solution to growing large tomatoes, lettuce and peppers in a smaller space. I am using these containers again for a client, but on a much large scale. While sourcing the larger containers I came across these great alternative uses for the stock tanks in the garden/yard.

Planted with evergreens and placed on wheels, the troughs create a large garden gate. Image from here.

Used intertwined to create an interesting planting bed. Image found here.

Used as planters on wheels to delineate spaces at an outdoor patio Image from here.

Used as a water garden with Lillies. I love this image mixed with the gravel and stone. Image from here .

Used as a backyard pool. via apartment therapy from Waldorf Modern

This weekend we provided some containers for an event with the McCoy Arts Center located here in New Albany. The container were for an event that was going to be off site, so needed to announce to attendees the entrance.These containers will grow out nicely over the summer to trail down the edges, but already start out nice and large for the spring.

If you live in the Central Ohio area, keep your eye on the McCoy Center and next seasons’ activities. We had a wonderful time this year at an event by the Lee Brothers and cooking as a family. I am excited to see the events that are planned for the next season.

On our summer to do list is visiting the Miller House in Columbus, Indiana. Open to the public through the Indianapolis Museum of Art, this amazing house and more importantly gardens by Landscape architect Dan Kiley (other works include the JFK Library, Chicago Botanical Garden and Gateway Arch) will be an unlimited source of inspiration . Here is the official information on the house and gardens to plan your own trip, after seeing the photos below I know you will want to go too!

All images from here.