In Abingdon, Maryland, Prasuna makes the most of a sloping, shady backyard. Here’s what she has to say:
I mostly garden in containers. My biggest limitations are the slope, shade, and my love of tropical plants. A patio and deck help make up for the sloping backyard, provide good layering for the garden, and give me a place to keep tropicals like jasmine (Jasminum cvs., Zones 6–11) and bougainvillea (Bougainvillea cvs., Zones 9–11). The tropicals spend the winter in the basement.
This begonia brings bold color to one of Prasuna’s containers.
Prasuna uses the patio and deck to create colorful layers of annuals and tropical plants.
A gorgeous rose bloom stands out among the colorful plantings in Prasuna’s garden.
Instagram: @prasunabaddela
Thank you, Prasuna, for sharing your colorful container garden with us. It’s wonderful to see how you’ve made the most of a challenging site with layers of plants and plenty of personality.
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