Garden Planning

This Petite Boxwood Planter is a Low Height, High Style Design There’s an old saying that goes: “Good things come in small packages.” Well, in the garden world, sometimes great things come in small planters! In this striking short container combo designed by Steph Green of Contained Creations, a small but mighty Better Boxwood® Heritage™ proves that even the shortest planter in a trio can be the star of the show with the right structure and styling. While Heritage™ is one of the taller varieties in the Better Boxwood collection - maturing to about four feet tall in the landscape...

This year, outdoor spaces are about more than curb appeal. They’re about intention, resilience, connection, and joy. According to the 2026 Garden Trends Report by Garden Media Group, “Lemonading” is the year’s defining theme, embracing life’s challenges and turning them into design opportunities. As the first collection of scientifically bred, blight-resistant boxwoods available in the U.S., Better Boxwood offers structure with purpose, making them the perfect companion to this year’s most meaningful garden trends. Purposeful Planting As 2026 ushers in a more intentional approach to gardening, gardeners are choosing plants not just for looks, but for long-term value and resilience....

Fall is a season of transition. Cooler air, warm soil, and rich autumn color create the perfect conditions to plant. With the right combination of plants, a fall container can turn a porch, patio, or entryway into a bold seasonal focal point. Together, Better Boxwood™, Autumn Majesty® Encore Azalea, and purple mums create a container that looks refined, seasonal, and full of life. Below, we’ll walk you through why this combination works, how to plant it step by step, and tips to keep it thriving all season! The Planting Trio Better Boxwood™: The Foundation Boxwoods have long been appreciated for their...

In the 2025 Southern Living Idea House, located just outside Charlottesville, Virginia, the front entry garden tells a story of elegance, structure, and timeless Southern style. At the heart of that story is Babylon Beauty™, used masterfully to frame the home’s welcoming entrance and anchor its layered foundation plantings. This thoughtful design is part of a larger vision brought to life by an exceptional team: developer Molly Hardie of Keswick Real Estate, builder Allan Pettit of Alexander Nicholson, architects Julie Dixon and Keith Scott of Rosney Co. Architects, interior designer Charlotte Moss, and landscape architect Eugene Ryang of Waterstreet Studio. Together,...