The garden is going brighter in all respects from drought-resistant plants to brazen glazed pots that add summer sizzle to the favorite gathering spot.

Here are a few favorites containing the G-words we love: Green (as in material); Gutsy (as in use of color) and Garden-friendly (as in they will last beyond one season).

Flora Grubb Gardens: The fiery red pot (above) and these new, blue glazed vessels from Vietnam are hot houses for hanging out – that is, if you’re a wild thing.

Eco Source: As pleasing as scoops of sherbet on a hot summer day, the green organic planters from Eco Source will lift your spirits and happily hold your specimens and mixed varieties. Also check out the more muted Nova Series made from rice.

Arizona Pottery: For smaller plant accents, blend in these reproductions of William Gates’ deco art pottery, produced from 1899 to 1920 by the American Terra Cotta and Ceramics Company in Terra Cotta, Ill. Made with eco-healthy materials, the water-tight vases bring retro flavor to your garden decor.

Modernica: In the right light, there is nothing brighter than white. Position these Case Study planters on wood in the right spot (indoors in a sunroom or on a protected outdoor patio) and watch them shine.

Bio Pots from Rush Creek Designs: Color them pretty in these biodegradable containers made of bamboo fiber, rice husks, wheat straw and corn husks. They break down two to three years after discarding and are gems for boosting the sunny attitude in your yard.

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