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Jacky Parker

8 Container Tricks That Make Your Patio Look Newly Planted – Instant Refreshes To Keep Pots Looking Chic For Hosting Season

Spring garden with dining area.

Patios and terraces filled with potted trees, colorful flowers and verdant foliage in planters provide a beautiful backdrop for summer entertaining. Yet, as the heat intensifies, and the rainfall reduces, these plants can start to suffer.

One minute the garden looks beautiful and abundant, then a dry spell hits, and suddenly it's looking rather frazzled and crisp or wilting and limp – often as you're about to host. Thankfully, replacing your potted plants entirely isn't necessary.

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