And while you could keep replanting the contents of the planter as the seasons change, there is a surefire way to get months' worth of blooms while doing very little year to year: Plant bulbs instead.

A bulb planter used for tulips and daffodils is an excellent tool to get a number of cloves planted quickly. In November, when the ground begins to freeze, mulch the planting bed with 6-12 inches of ...