The vast majority of summer gardens have a huge hole in the garden for most of the year.

The winter months are not ideal for planting in the ground, but that doesn't mean you can't use flowerpots filled with seasonal offerings to fill in the gaps of green in your garden. Every growing season will bring new lessons to learn, so make the most of them.

Remember to look to and anticipate future needs when planning for the coming season. If you have a plan in place, you can ensure greater success for your summer garden throughout the year.