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    DESIGNING GORGEOUS CONTAINER GARDENS

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    Post by Lobo Sat 20 Jun 2015, 3:56 pm

    DESIGNING GORGEOUS CONTAINER GARDENS
    By Justin Hancock, Costa Farms Garden Guru
    Designing your own container gardens is an easy way to personalize outdoor décor around your front door or porch, patio, deck, balcony, or other space. It can seem like an intimidating task—especially if you’re new to gardening. But good news: It’s actually easy! Here are some tips to get you started.

    DESIGNING GORGEOUS CONTAINER GARDENS 1-Thriller-Filler-Spiller

    1. Think in Terms of Thriller/Spiller/Filler
    One of the old-time gardening guidelines, it’s one that usually works. Start by picking a “thriller” plant–your focal point that attracts attention. Then accent it with a “filler” plant, or one that acts the same way baby’s breath does in a floral arrangement to provide texture. Finish your design with a “spiller” or two—a plant that tumbles over the edge, softening the pot. 
    Used here: Pink angelonia, dusty miller, and petunia.

    DESIGNING GORGEOUS CONTAINER GARDENS 2-Plantpin-Groups

    2. Plant in Groups
    You know the old saying, “if one is good, two must be better?” It’s true when it comes to container gardens! One pot can be fun, but creating a grouping offers much more impact. Play up the fun by using containers of different sizes. And get a consistent look by using the same plant or color throughout your containers. 
    Used here: Red canna, purple sweet potato vine, orangelantana, red pentas, pink gaura, white mandevilla, red verbena,and pink curcuma.

    DESIGNING GORGEOUS CONTAINER GARDENS 3-Mix-in-Edibles

    3. Mix in Edibles
    Enjoy a container that does double duty by mixing vegetables or herbs in with flowers. Some vegetables, such as eggplant, can be beautiful on their own. And most herbs, like basil or lemongrass, add a fun dash of texture to your planting. 
    Used here: Ornamental pepper, basil, and purple calibrachoa.

    DESIGNING GORGEOUS CONTAINER GARDENS 4-Repurpose-Pots

    4. Repurpose Your Pots
    Want something a little more interesting than your everyday terra-cotta pot? Just about anything that holds soil can work as a container. Here, for example, we used an old clay drainage pipe with holes cut in to hold plants vertically. We topped it off with a big terra-cotta bowl.
    Used here: Purple angelonia, chartreuse coleus, eucalyptus, pink vinca.

    DESIGNING GORGEOUS CONTAINER GARDENS 5-Pay-Attention-to-Foliage

    5. Pay Attention to Foliage
    It’s easy—really easy—to get distracted by all the beautiful flowers to pick from. But don’t overlook how impactful foliage can be. Plants such as coleus, elephant’s ear, succulents, hostas, and crotons can all provide a big boost of color and interest without a single bloom. 
    Used here: Cigar plant and red coleus.
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