Planters on the Side

Welcome to Planter on the Side Blogspot!

Sunny Lambeth Allen and Teresa Daugherty Hechenbleikner formed Planters on the side in 2008 out of a passion and desire to share our planting knowledge with Charlotte and surrounding area. We were asking God to reveal a career that would allow us to tap our gifts and truly enjoy work. Our vision began to take form and everything fell into place which we took as a sign that we were on the right track. We create container gardens using organic products and mostly locally grown plant material. Our work includes a variety of plants from herbs and annual flowers to trees, shrubs and perennials. Now we service clients from Charleston, SC to Lake Norman, NC. We hope you enjoy our gardening information and pictures of our beautiful creations!

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

AHHHH Spring!

Beautiful dianthus and pansies!

I can't decide which narcissus is my favorite!

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Last frost free date is April 15th for the Charlotte, NC area!

The last frost free date for the Charlotte, NC area is April 15th. Get ready for Spring planting!

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Fall 2017 Creations

Some of my favorites this fall are artichoke, ogon grass, rosemary, lemon thyme, variegated sage, lavender, parsley, creeping jenny, wire vine, lemon sedum, sorbet violas: yellow, blue, white, true blue, denim jump up, pink lace dianthus, tulips: angelique, white nirvana double, lightening sun and many more!