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“Water connects us all, and with all that lives. It brings us together, inspires us and helps us to work together for a better future.” – Alexander Otte. 

“Water is the driving force of all nature. Preserve water.” – Leonardo da Vinci. 

“Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.” – Albert Einstein.

“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” – Albert Einstein.

“Being kind means responding to the needs of others — and people can be kind, no matter how old or young we are.” – Fred Rogers.

How to enjoy a beautiful, beneficial garden when renting or leasing your home using portable plants. Yes, enjoy a lush, lovely Garden—and keep your landlord happy—with portable plants and planters.

As you continue to enjoy a beautiful, beneficial garden when renting or leasing your home using portable plants. Yes, more information on enjoying a lush, lovely garden—keeping your landlord happy—with portable plants and planters.

To get you started, take a look at a few new introductions from National Garden Bureau members that are perfect as portable plants.

Annuals: For almost instant impact, adding annuals to your garden makes a great choice, both aesthetically and economically. They grow beautifully in whatever container you choose, plus annuals quickly brighten up spaces, adding gorgeous color throughout the growing season.

A few annual varieties to try include: Monarch Magic Ageratum, Viking White on Green Begonia, Easy Wave® Navy Velour Petunia, Zydeco™ Fire Zinnia, Falcon Series Geranium, and Arrabona Pink Celosia.

Perennials: For beautiful blooms that last for years, perennials make a great addition to container gardens. Not only are they long-lasting, but most perennials benefit from dividing every few years—giving you even more plants to add to your portable containers and garden.

Try these new perennials in your small-space garden: Dianthus EverLast™ Ruby Edge, Coneflower Sombrero® Mandarin Mambo, Hardy Banana Ever Red, Shasta Daisy Real Jewel, Shasta Daisy Lemon Puff™, and Delphinium Hunky Dory™.

Before installing an elevated raised bed or numerous large pots on a balcony, check with your landlord on weight restrictions. Large pots or elevated planters filled with soil are heavy—so ensure that your balcony can support the weight.

Shrubs: Shrubs might not be your first thought when choosing plants for a balcony or patio garden. However, with the introduction of compact varieties, you’ll find a spectacular selection of shrubs that grow gorgeously in containers. Some shrubs bloom beautifully, while others create a nice privacy hedge, keeping your business out of your neighbor’s sight and all portable!

A few new shrubs to consider include: Hydrangea Fairytrail™ Green Cascade, Rhododendron Bloombux® Blush, Rose Eau de Parfum™ Blush, Redbud Garden Gems® Amethyst, Arborvitae Golden Child™, and Holly Mini Touch™.

Edibles: Growing delicious food doesn’t require a big backyard or removing your landlord’s sod. With the right-sized container, you can grow most traditional veggies, fruits, and herbs—even towering indeterminate tomatoes. However, you’ll also find perfectly-sized, compact plants that grow great harvests—while looking lovely on your balcony, patio, or porch, too.

Some of the new edible varieties to consider include: Pepper Hot – Hot Portugal, Passion Fruit Poppin’ Passion™, Pak Choi Polly-Pak F1, Basil Kitchen Minis Bonsai, Pepper Cornito Pepper Mix, and Kohlrabi Konstance F1.

Are you ready to create a beautiful garden filled with fabulous fresh food, flowers, and foliage—one that can move with you to your next home? You’ll adore relaxing in your lush, lovely space and harvesting delicious homegrown ingredients for garden-to-table meals from your perfectly portable garden.

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish.” Isaiah 41:10-11. “For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13. “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4.