{"id":6413,"date":"2026-03-02T16:39:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T00:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wrwofficial.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/container-challenge-natives-in-the-garden-design-sweepstakes\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:39:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T00:39:19","slug":"container-challenge-natives-in-the-garden-design-sweepstakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wrwofficial.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/container-challenge-natives-in-the-garden-design-sweepstakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Container Challenge: Natives in the Garden \u2013 Design Sweepstakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>This year, we\u2019re inviting readers to put their design skills\u2014and native plant knowledge\u2014to the test. Create a stunning container planting that supports pollinators, adds ecological value, and proves that native plants can thrive beautifully in pots. Submit your entry for a chance to be featured in <em>Fine Gardening<\/em>\u00a0and inspire gardeners everywhere to plant with purpose.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CONTAINER CHALLENGE PRIZES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please see details below for the rules<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grand Prize \u2013 Valued between $550-$850 <\/strong><em>(depending on the AquaPots Lites chosen)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Runner-Up Prizes <\/strong><em>(3 total including Crowd Favorite Award)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$250 e-gift certificate to shop at provenwinners.com for plants, AquaPots Lites, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>PLUS a <\/strong><strong><em>Fine Gardening\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong>All Access Membership<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_214145\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-214145\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.viralsweep.com\/contest\/full\/1859ca-220086?framed=1\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-214145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Native containers from Mt. Cuba Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong>Submission Guidelines:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Entries must feature an original container garden design. Each design is required to include\u00a0<em>at least one<\/em>\u00a0North American native plant (native cultivars acceptable). Submissions should clearly identify the native plant used and demonstrate how it contributes to the overall design. Containers may be any size or style, but designs should be suitable for growing in containers for an entire season. Photos and a brief plant list are required with each entry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Sponsor:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finegardening.com\/article\/Proven%20Winners\">Proven Winners<\/a><sup>\u00ae<\/sup> takes the guesswork out of gorgeous gardens. Our rigorously tested plants bloom bigger, grow stronger, and thrive easier than ordinary varieties. From revolutionary Supertunias to breakthrough hydrangeas, we deliver plants that perform beautifully for both seasoned gardeners and beginners alike. Our plants\u2019 proven performance makes them the brand gardeners trust to plant with confidence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More information and inspiration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#design-inspiration\">Container Designers Featuring Native Plants<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finegardening.com\/article\/using-native-plants-for-containers\">Native Plants in Containers from Mt. Cuba<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finegardening.com\/collection\/best-native-plants-region-u-s\">Best Native Plants for Your Region<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.viralsweep.com\/contest\/full\/1859ca-220086?framed=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-226570 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20120554\/2026container-challenge-screenshot.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1806\" height=\"1378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20120554\/2026container-challenge-screenshot.png 1806w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20120554\/2026container-challenge-screenshot-700x534.png 700w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20120554\/2026container-challenge-screenshot-1200x916.png 1200w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20120554\/2026container-challenge-screenshot-768x586.png 768w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20120554\/2026container-challenge-screenshot-1536x1172.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1806px) 100vw, 1806px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Inspiration for Natives in Container Designs<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"design-inspiration\"\/>Incorporating native plants into container designs is a simple yet meaningful way to extend ecological benefits beyond traditional garden beds. Even a single native species can provide nectar, pollen, foliage, or fruit that supports local pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects that ornamental exotics often cannot sustain. In containers\u2014whether on a patio, balcony, or entryway\u2014native plants help bridge the gap between decorative gardening and habitat gardening, transforming small spaces into functional pieces of the larger ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h3>Designs Where Natives Are the Star<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_226575\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-226575\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.viralsweep.com\/contest\/full\/1859ca-220086?framed=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-226575 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20131502\/FGSIP27-border-containers-11.jpg\" alt=\"native plant container example 2\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20131502\/FGSIP27-border-containers-11.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20131502\/FGSIP27-border-containers-11-700x840.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20131502\/FGSIP27-border-containers-11-768x922.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-226575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tiger Eyes\u2122 sumac (<em>Rhus typhina<\/em> \u2018Bailtiger\u2019, Zones 4\u20138) is a native that turns bright orange in autumn. Here it is paired with \u2018Kent Beauty\u2019 ornamental oregano (<em>Origanum<\/em> \u2018Kent Beauty\u2019, Zones 5\u20138) and Catalina<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gilded Grape torenia (<em>Torenia<\/em> \u2018Dancat 266\u2019, annual) among others. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finegardening.com\/project-guides\/container-gardening\/containers-for-borders-paths-and-edges\">See the full design here.<\/a> <strong>Design by Scott Endres.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"89\">Tiger Eyes\u2122 sumac<\/strong> (<em data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"105\">Rhus typhina<\/em> \u2018Bailtiger\u2019) is a golden, cutleaf cultivar of staghorn sumac, a species native to eastern and central North America. Because it is derived from a native tree, it retains much of the ecological value of the straight species. Staghorn sumac supports numerous native moth and butterfly larvae, provides nectar and pollen for pollinators, and produces dense clusters of red fruit that persist into winter, feeding birds when other resources are scarce. In a container design dominated by ornamental exotics, Tiger Eyes\u2122 serves as the ecological anchor\u2014bringing native plant benefits such as habitat support and seasonal wildlife food while still delivering striking chartreuse foliage and brilliant fall color.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_226586\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-226586\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.viralsweep.com\/contest\/full\/1859ca-220086?framed=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-226586 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20135556\/FG206-PA-Patterned-GreyIMG_3308_CTC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20135556\/FG206-PA-Patterned-GreyIMG_3308_CTC.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20135556\/FG206-PA-Patterned-GreyIMG_3308_CTC-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20135556\/FG206-PA-Patterned-GreyIMG_3308_CTC-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20135556\/FG206-PA-Patterned-GreyIMG_3308_CTC-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-226586\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u2018Ice Ballet\u2019 swamp milkweed (<em>Asclepias incarnata<\/em> \u2018Ice Ballet\u2019, Zones 3\u20139) is combined with Rock hyssop (<em>Hyssopus officinalis<\/em> subsp. <em>aristatus<\/em>, Zones 4\u20139) and Japanese aralia (<em>Fatsia japonica<\/em>, Zones 8\u201310) in this texture-filled design. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finegardening.com\/project-guides\/container-gardening\/6-beautiful-pollinator-container-garden-designs\">See the full planting plan here<\/a>. <strong>Design by Sarah Partyka.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\u2018Ice Ballet\u2019 swamp milkweed<\/strong> (<em data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"128\">Asclepias incarnata<\/em> \u2018Ice Ballet\u2019) is a white-flowering cultivar of a species native to much of the eastern and central United States, where it naturally grows in moist meadows, stream banks, and low areas. As a selection of this North American native, it maintains the ecological strengths that make swamp milkweed such a valuable garden plant. Its nectar-rich blooms attract a wide range of pollinators, including native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and like all milkweeds, it serves as a host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars. By incorporating \u2018Ice Ballet\u2019 into a design, gardeners gain both luminous midsummer flowers and meaningful habitat support rooted in regional ecosystems.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_120107\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120107\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.viralsweep.com\/contest\/full\/1859ca-220086?framed=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120107 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/04\/29115135\/FG194-CO-cercis-container-1_Rebecca-Sweet.jpg\" alt=\"native container example 3\" width=\"675\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-120107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u2018Ruby Falls\u2019 redbud (<em>Cercis canadensis<\/em> \u2018Ruby Falls\u2019, Zones 5\u20139) is a vibrant vertical element in this container, which is paired with Prairie Fire\u2122 sedge (<em>Carex testacea<\/em> \u2018Indian Summer\u2019, Zones 6\u20139) of New Zealand origin, and lion\u2019s tail (<em>Leonotis leonurus<\/em>, Zones 6\u201311) from South Africa\u2014both of which could easily be swapped for native plants. <strong>Design by Nancy Sweet.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\u2018Ruby Falls\u2019 redbud<\/strong> (<em data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"110\">Cercis canadensis<\/em> \u2018Ruby Falls\u2019) is a weeping, purple-leaved cultivar of eastern redbud, a small understory tree native to much of the eastern and central United States, from the Great Lakes south to Texas and Florida. In early spring, its rosy-pink flowers emerge along bare branches, providing an important nectar source for native bees and other early pollinators when few other plants are in bloom. The heart-shaped foliage serves as host plant material for several moth and butterfly species, and its seedpods offer minor wildlife value later in the season. Eastern redbud brings both ornamental appeal and genuine habitat support to garden beds and large containers alike, enhancing mixed plantings with a strong native foundation.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<section class=\"tcc-recommended\" arial-labelledby=\"tcc-recommended-products\">\n<p class=\"tcc-recommended__title\" id=\"tcc-recommended-products\">Fine Gardening Recommended Products<\/p>\n<div class=\"tcc-recommended__content\">\n<section class=\"tcc-recommended-product\" data-product_id=\"208680\" aria-labelledby=\"tcc-spear-jackson-4930fz-razorsharp-telescopic-tree-pruner\">\n<div class=\"tcc-recommended-product__content\">\n<div class=\"tcc-recommended-product__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Spear-Jackson-4930FZ-Razorsharp-Telescopic-Tree-Pruner.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Spear-Jackson-4930FZ-Razorsharp-Telescopic-Tree-Pruner.jpg 150w,&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;https:\/\/www.finegardening.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Spear-Jackson-4930FZ-Razorsharp-Telescopic-Tree-Pruner.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1478\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"tcc-recommended-product__info\">\n<p class=\"tcc-recommended-product__title\" id=\"tcc-spear-jackson-4930fz-razorsharp-telescopic-tree-pruner\">Spear &amp; Jackson 4930FZ Razorsharp Telescopic Tree Pruner<\/p>\n<p class=\"tcc-recommended__disclaimer\">Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.<\/p>\n<p>Telescopic tree pruner with SK5 carbon steel blade which stays sharper for longer. 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