Seasonal Annual Plantings for Lakefront Pots & Window Boxes

Lakefront Residence

Goal

To enhance a lakefront home with seasonal color through annual plantings that complemented the surrounding landscape and remained easy to maintain.

Challenges

Wind exposure and fluctuating lakefront conditions. Containers requiring frequent watering. Desire for a cohesive look across multiple pots and window boxes.

Solution

I designed coordinated annual plantings using resilient, sun-tolerant plants arranged with a balance of focal, filler, and trailing species. Plant selections emphasized durability, texture, and color harmony while keeping care requirements realistic.

Outcome

The finished pots and window boxes provided vibrant color and movement throughout the season, enhancing the home's connection to the lake while remaining manageable for the homeowner.

A bee on an orange Mexican sunflower held in the hand
A white anemone flower with a golden center
Silvery succulent sedum with pale pink buds
Purple asters in bloom
Soft, fuzzy leaves of a mint-family herb
Volunteers planting a new bed along a sidewalk
Sarah Martin tending native plants in a meadow
Gray-green leaves of garden sage
Sarah created a stunning design for my rain garden. It really brought the project to life and helped me imagine what the space would look like when finished.
Emily D.

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