Even better, these annuals (technically herbs) will grow pretty much anywhere ... to keep their creeping phlox in pots rather than in traditional gardens or flower beds. Their blooms arrive ...

Rosemary is one of the best drought-tolerant plants, which helps it earn its place as one of the best low-maintenance plants ...

One clever idea is to use them as a mold to make beautiful cement planters. You can use the box as is to create a planter ...