Experiment with a little presto chango garden magic this season and beyond.

Heres what to know before heading to your local nursery or garden shop.

Linda Vateris an Oklahoma City-based garden designer and plant pro.

summer containers

Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Styling: BUFFY HARGETT MILLER

Start with an Evergreen Base

Give yourself a foundation that looks good all year round.

This look is simple, classic and elegant.

Then keep the centerpiece and transition cool weather annuals to warm season annuals in the same color palette!

Keep them deadheaded for continual bloom.

Keep [your container] evenly moist, but avoid waterlogged soil.

Apply aslow-release fertilizerat planting and supplement withliquid feedevery few weeks.

Place in full sun to partial shade for best results.