15HOME & GARDEN PROCESS
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back of the border, you’ll have color at the end of summer through most of fall,� she said. However, if gardening is too much of a chore or is harsh on your joints, Johanek says container gardening is great. “It doesn’t take a lot, and it’s great for really pretty small shrubs,� she said. “I start with a color palette and find annuals that are good for the pot they’ll be planted in.� Johanek suggests gardeners walk through garden supply stores and look at the plants they know and to try something new every year. Sandy Bonilla, president of Hamilton Plantation Garden Club, believes now is the
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