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Information for Presenters !!! n There are 3 slides selected for handouts: – 4, 18, 21 – Print 3 handouts per page – There are 18 slides in the presentation. It should take you 35 minutes deliver the presentation leaving 10 minutes for questions.

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Potscaping DURHAM MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca

Overview Part 1: How to lay out your Potscape… n Container design – – n Contemporary trends Colour Texture Shape Container recipes MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC Part 2: How to build it… n n n Choose the container Select plants Soil & mulch Water & fertilizer Plant info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca

Container Design MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca

Contemporary Trends mixed succulents ferns & succulents perennials MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca

Contemporary Trends miniature conifers edibles in containers MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca

Colour MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca

Texture n Creates visual interest n Accentuates each plant’s characteristics n Absence of texture = dull sameness MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca

Shape n Symmetrical designs are equally divided n Asymmetrical designs have a balanced visual weight MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca

Proven Winners Plant Recipes MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca

Proven Winners Plant Recipes “Dream Catcher” Kolkwitzia (Beauty Bush) MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC “Blondy” Euonymus (Wintercreeper) info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca

Choose the Right Container MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca

Plant Selection n Select plants with similar cultural requirements. n Do mix annuals, perennials, herbs and grasses. MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca

Soil & Mulch MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca

Water & Fertilizer MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca

Maintenance n Regular season long tasks n Special end of season tasks MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca

Planting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Fill your container with planting mix Place plants in the pot Plant from the middle outward. Tease the root balls. Add soil as needed. Ensure final soil surface is at least 3" from the top. Firm the soil down gently Water thoroughly. Over planted containers look better. MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca

Questions? MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca

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Bibliography n Boxes, Baskets, Pots & Planters, Stephanie Donaldson n Contain Yourself, Kerstin P. Ouellet n n Container Gardening, Creative Combinations for Real Gardeners, Paul William Container Gardening For Canada, Peters, Beck, Williamson MASTER GARDENERS OF ONTARIO INC n The Potted Garden, Creating Great Container Gardens, Beckie Fox n Amazing Annuals, Marjorie Mason n Proven Winners Web Site: www. provenwinners. com info@mgoi. ca www. mgoi. ca