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I have a basket that want to add some colorful plants. Trailing from side to side. I want it to last till fall. It gets full shade. San Antonio,Tx. Heres my pic! Go to  http:// commmunity.webshots.com/user/deb789
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Debbie,
I finally got to your photos,and even though I love looking at other peoples photos,it seems you have about 40,000 of them,or so it says.Can you tell me what the approx number photo it is? Thanks.


I didn't know if you got my first answer about not finding you photos.If you want to send them directly to me,my email address is:[email protected].    To Laura ,This is This is correct picture. Go to gardening then basket . http://community.webshots.com/user/deb789  

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Deb,
It looks like a concrete. Does it have drainage holes?Very important to have proper drainage.Deb,
It looks like a concrete. Does it have drainage holes?Very important to have proper drainage.

I decided to email you anyway. Just keep in mind about the drainage holes.If it is a concrete planter maybe you can get your husband or some person that has a drill and drill bit strong enough for concrete.

This time of year I think the smaller mums(perennials) in bright colors are great.But you need something besides those they can be mundane without any companions.Pansies(annuals) are great for fall planting in containers and the larger the flower bloom is the more they will spill over a container.Pansies love cool weather too.The cooler weather the better and they will last longer .Also if you still like more trailing plants use the old standby...Vinca major.These are the ones that really dress up a container.They are a varigated foliage that grows rapidly and long in length and has the trailing habit.For a vertical touch add some small grass like fountain grass in the middle.It did not look real large so you may be getting a lot of color for fall without spending too much$.Hope this helps.