Container Gardening - Big Enjoyment in Small Spaces

Container Gardening - Big Enjoyment in Small Spaces

A dozen ways to have a "Garden," even if you do not have a big yard.....

1. Put pots of flowers along one side of steps. This works well if you keep each container pretty much the same size and the flowers/plants the same or similar.

2. Hanging baskets on porch. One or more containers of colorful cascading flowers - such as ivy geraniums, petunias, begonias - in one color or combinations of colors, make a delightful "welcome home".

3. Set planters on both sides of front door. Tall, narrow plantings work best. Also,Topiary, sculpted green shrubs, or even a vine on an obelisk.

4. Place a grouping of containers on a bench. If you have a bench, table or shelf just sitting there, group a few containers of varying sizes. Plants can be assorted colors and types.

5. A container on a pedestal in entryway. If you have a large enough entrance, an urn filled with flowers on a pedestal makes a stunning "First Impression"

6. Lining a patio. As long as they don't obstruct a pathway, lining a patio with containers of colorful flowers is a perfect way to enjoy "Dining Out"

7. A grouping in the corner of a deck. Decks are so boring and lifeless, they need a de

corative element. Grouping several containers of varying sizes, shapes and types with loads of colorful flowers makes a more inviting place.

8. Encircling a tree trunk. As long as there is enough light, making a "flower box" around a tree trunk and filling it with flowers, adds color and interest to an otherwise empty space.

9. Hanging on a wall. Using brackets, you can attach containers to a wall and fill with flowers in a color that contrasts to the wall color for a spectacular attention grabber.

10. In an old wagon or wheelbarrow. If you are a collector of "antiques" or just happen to have these or similar items - fill with an assortment of annual plants.

11. Hanging from deck railings. there are containers made specifically to attach to deck railings that look great filled with flowers.

12. A windowbox filled with flowers. Even if you have no yard, porch, patio or deck you can have a windowbox filled with colorful flowers to enjoy.
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