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This twilight container conception is quietly dramatic . It was designed by Peter Robideaux and his stave in Brookfield , Connecticut , to be an representative of what could be achieved with the plant he sell in his greenhouse , Peter ’s Home and Garden . They chose to baffle with rich and blackish greens , which harmonize with the stunning urn , and played with contrast to make an impact . Take a looking at at the before and after photos to see what a divergence water , fertilizer , and a duo of months makes .

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