Custom containers are an easy way to add color and personality to your garden, patio, or landscape. Whether you prefer bold and creative designs or simple, classic arrangements, container gardening lets you showcase your style while enhancing your outdoor space. With the right plants and a little planning, you can create a beautiful focal point for your home.
1. Find Your Inspiration
Start by deciding on a style or color scheme for your garden containers. Do you love bright and vibrant colors, or are you drawn to a sleek, modern look? Browse our Pinterest for ideas or visit our local garden for expert advice and inspiration.
2. Choose the Right Plants
A well-designed container typically includes three main types of plants:
- Thrillers: These provide height and drama. Popular choices include ornamental grasses, banana plants, or decorative elements like tall branches.
- Fillers: These round out the container with lush foliage and flowers. Think petunias, coleus, or begonias.
- Spillers: These cascade over the edges, creating a natural flow. Ivy, lysimachia, and trailing petunias work beautifully.
Be sure to select plants suited for the amount of sunlight and water your container will receive. The right combination ensures a thriving, low-maintenance display.
3. Keep Your Garden Thriving
To keep your plants healthy, water regularly and feed them with a liquid fertilizer like Super Thrive or Miracle-Gro. Proper care will keep your custom containers vibrant all season long.
Custom Container Ideas
Looking for the perfect plant combinations? Here are some of our favorite container designs:
Full Sun:
- Purple Fountain Grass, Croton, Petunia, Lemon Coral Sedum, Purple Heart
- Canna, Big Leaf Begonia, Coleus, Lysimachia, Calibrachoa
- Lemon Cyprus, Acorus Ogon, Coleus, Lantana, Echeveria
Shade:
- Tall Gartenmeister Fuchsia, Kimberly Queen Fern, Shade Coleus, Fireworks Begonia, Golden Pothos
Ready to start designing? Stop by Sunnyside Gardens for all your container gardening needs!
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