Planting Ideas For Patio Pots

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Planting ideas for patio pots.

One of the most universally loved garden features is the container garden. It s a cinch all you need is a container a planter in true gardener speak potting soil some plants and you re ready to go. Diascia diamonte lavender pink 3. Perilla magilla 3.

Many plants thrive in containers. Here an old rusty wheelbarrow makes a charming container garden. Remember to space out the pots so your plants have room to grow. From short term bedding displays to permanent features of small trees and topiary planting in pots adds another dimension to the garden softening corners brightening dull spots and providing instant yet easily changeable results.

Pots and containers offer the gardener great versatility and are a fantastic way to experiment with planting and design. You will love these great patio design backyard landscape ideas. Container gardening is a super easy way to dress up your front porch add a splash of color to shady areas or cope with poor soil in your yard. 24 designer plant lists for beautiful container garden plantings colorful mixed flower pots combinations.

Planting in a great pot can make all the difference in a container for gardening. Liven up a plain patio wall with a sun seeking climber. The most important thing is good drainage says barbara wise author of container gardening for all seasons.