(BPT) - Each year, new plants and trends help novice and experienced gardeners meet the moment — bringing innovative color palettes, renewed purpose and improved functionality to outdoor spaces everywhere. For anyone looking to the latest trends to plan their growing season, the experts at Ball Horticultural Company share tips to make this year's garden spaces better than ever.
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