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Roses in Texas

Perfect flowers in pots

By GPOD Contributor
close up of a large pink rose bloom

Today we’re off to Houston to visit AcAcia’s beautiful garden.

Hi y’all! My name is AcAcia. I thank you all so much for joining me on my gardening journey. Gardening has truly become a passion that is good for my soul!

barrel container planted with various pink flowers
A pink rose joins pink zinnias (Zinnia elegans, annual) and cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus, annual) in a barrel planter, making a beautiful living bouquet.

close up of cream colored roses starting to bloom
Some perfect rose buds in the foreground look back at more of the garden. Lots of things are growing in containers, which is a great way to make the most of small spaces or sidestep soil quality problems.

barrel container plantings around an in-ground pool
Containers bring plant life around the pool, with a beautiful thriving red rose in one of them.

close up of a large pink rose bloom
An absolutely perfect bloom on this rose!

close up of tomatoes ripening on the plant
It isn’t just roses in this garden; developing tomatoes will soon be ready to harvest.

gardener with her container garden
The gardener herself stands by the pool, with some of her container plantings behind.

If you want to see more from AcAcia, check out her instagram: @acaciadevon1

 

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  1. User avater
    simplesue 07/18/2023

    How nice- a beautiful pool surrounded by pots of roses and tomatoes, zinnias & cosmos!
    It's like the best of summer all in one garden!
    Beautiful!

  2. user-7020748 07/18/2023

    gorgeous roses, such perfect flowers. Thanks for sharing.

  3. btucker9675 07/18/2023

    Gardening is good for the soul!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful roses.

  4. madcosta_7 07/18/2023

    I never would have thought of planting roses in a container. I will be doing that this year. It's also a great way to change the look of the garden and patio. Thanks for the idea..love it!

  5. user-7392754 07/18/2023

    I didn’t know roses could grow in a container! Yours look gorgeous! Maybe I could have a few roses on my patio out of reach of the deer. I’m so glad you shared this!!

  6. bsavage 07/20/2023

    Very lovely! Keep on growing!

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