Kim Todd, a UNL Extension Landscape Horticulture Specialist, presents this video on “Fall Container Gardening”. Kim appears to be very knowledgeable and shares a great deal of information. The target audience is people interested in container gardening. Apparently, it opens up numerous possibilities. This video is very informative. Production quality is good. Total video time is five minutes two seconds.
Kim spends a great deal of the video discussing good choices for Fall containers. She suggests:
· Annual Panasinos – These are grasses with a wonderful purple fall color
· Peppers – The kind shown were little tiny black peppers that turn red when they ripen
· Cabbage or Kale – These add an interesting and strange texture.
· Pumpkin – When set amongst fall containers, this helps pick up on the orange and adds a cool texture
· Rebekia – This is not a reliable perennial, but is still worth it
· Cherokee Sunrise
· Cherokee Sunset – This is double with tonal coloration.
For more color contrast, you can add these to the container:
· Purple Majesty Millet
· Polius – This comes in all sorts of colors and shapes.
· Swiss Chard – This is an edible landscape with great color.
· Fall Blooming Aster – This is an early perennial that will give great combination.
· Grasses – These are also a great combination.
Kim provides many tips for container gardening. She also points out that container gardening is wonderful for many reasons. The containers are beautiful. There are many colors, sizes, and shapes of containers to choose from. You can mix containers with plant material. You can change locations with containers. Lastly, you can change plants from spring to summer to fall when using containers.
This video is recommended for those who have an interest in container gardening. It is a good resource for container gardening.
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