Rejuvenating a Container Garden
In August container gardens often need attention. The care of this container has just been watering and feeding since it was planted.

Contents of Container:
Coleus – ‘Gay’s Delight’
Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum frutescens) – ‘Butterfly’
Dahlia – ‘Grande Magdalena’
Petunia – ‘Supertunia Priscilla®’
Moneywort (Lysimachia nummularia) – ‘Creeping Jenny’
Evaluation of the Current Container
This container could just have been pruned to improve its appearance. However, the container wasn’t as colorful as when it was planted for two reasons:
- The yellow Marguerite daisy had died.
- The dahlia had not produced many flowers as the location wasn’t sunny enough.
So in addition to pruning the plants, some of the plants would be replaced. The rationale for changing some of the plants is:
- Enhance its color
- Extend its bloom time until frost
- Make the appearance appropriate into the fall season
- Try some new plants that have received good reviews as new cultivars
In late summer, plants can usually be purchased at a reduced price!


The container still looks too leggy and overgrown with the remaining petunias. The decision was made to also remove the petunia.The dahlia and petunias were added to two other containers that needed some enhancing.

Contents of Container:
Coleus – ‘Gay’s Delight’
African Marigold – ‘Taishan® Orange’
Begonia – ‘Bonfire™’
Petunia – ‘Black Velvet’
Spreading Angelonia (Angelonia angustifolia) – AngelMist®
Moneywort (Lysimachia nummularia) – ‘Creeping Jenny’