Six evenly spaced, identical faux–terra-cotta pots are arranged in an L shape at the far corner of the patio.
Plants: An assortment of culinary herbs is ready for harvesting.
Photo Credit: Richard Felber
Outdoors
Easy Container Gardens
by Homesessive
Container gardens require all the same essentials you would need if you were working in a garden or an acre-wide field, but they take up a lot less space. So get your gloves, your soil, your seeds, your watering can and make sure you're wearing your working clothes. It's time to garden! But once you're finished with these container gardens, you'll be able to put them anywhere you like — even on a wall! Just make sure that your plants are in an area where they can get plenty of sunlight, and you're good to go. Now get to gardening!
View the slideshow above for some inspiration for container gardens.
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Even though they aren't identical, these glazed ceramic pots and saucers are unified by color, shape, and size.
Plants: Succulents, like the hens and chicks, jade plant, and purple aeonium shown here, are easy to care for. These sun lovers prefer dry soil.
Photo Credit: Richard Felber
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Hanging baskets are usually sold in plastic pots with ugly hangers.
Plants: Mini petunias are sold under names like 'Supertunia Mini' and 'Million Bells.' Whatever you call them, they never need deadheading and can take sun or a mix of sun and shade.
Credit: Richard Felber
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A potted arrangement near the entry immediately draws attention to the front door. Here, a triangular composition instills a sense of balance and order.
Nemesia, the mauve pink plant shown, requires no deadheading and thrives in full sun or partial shade. It will bloom all season if fed and watered regularly.
Credit: Richard Felber
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Matching contemporary pots that are evenly spaced and planted with ornamental grass dramatically accentuate the length of the path.
Plants: This arrangement remains engaging, despite the repetition of plant and container, because light reflects off the 'Morning Light' Maidengrass.Credit: Richard Felber
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A porch landing is often too small to stage a grouping of containers. The stairs, however, can be a perfect spot for flowerpots.
Plants: 'Zagreb' Thread-Leaf Coreopsis is a perennial that likes sun. It will keep blooming into the fall if deadheaded occasionally.
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Don't forget vertical spaces. Plants can enliven a bare wall, and bringing them up to eye level makes them easier to enjoy.
Plants: 'Cabaret White' Calibrachoa makes an excellent hanging plant, thanks to its overflowing flowers. It requires full sun to thrive.
Photo Credit: Richard Felber
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