This is definitely an intriguing posting I chanced on this morning. I don't 100% concur with almost ...

1. How to Create the Perfect Container Garden
This is definitely an intriguing posting I chanced on this morning. I don't 100% concur with almost
all the author, however I located it being an excellent read.
The vision of a beautiful home often includes images of carefully potted plants and flowers. If you'd
like to add to your home's appeal by planting a few container gardens but are just not sure how, this
gardening guide will put you on the right track. Spruce up your porch, patio, and other parts of your
home using these tips for designing the perfect container garden.
The container itself
Different containers provide different benefits, so don't just go for the pots with the most eye-
catching patterns. The drainage and moisture needs of your plants should be a part of your decision

2. when it comes to containers. You may need to punch some holes in the bottom of a pot if it needs
more drainage or plug a few holes if you need less. Wood containers look nice but may be prone to
rot. Hanging planters will need frequent watering. You can find more tips on containers here.
Know where your pots will live
If you're filling a pot with sun-loving plants but plan to place it on your porch where there's only
shade, stop! Choose the right types of plants for the areas you want to fill. There are plants that love
shade, plants that love sun, and plants that need a little of each. Plan ahead so you don't end up with
dead plants.
Choose plants that share growth needs
Sunlight, soil and moisture needs should be similar among the plants sharing a pot. Don't mix plants
that love the sun with plants that love the shade or desert cacti with water-lovers - you're sure to be
disappointed! Purchase the best kind of soil for the plants in each of your pots to get the best growth
results.
Vary the sizes
Using variations of tall, medium, and small plants to fill all the visual space is one of the first rules in
designing a container gardens. Another way to look at this rule is to make sure your pot includes one
each of a vertically-growing plant, a horizontally-growing, and one that "cascades" over the sides of
the container. Pay attention to what the plants are now versus the way they will be when they are
fully grown.
Use contrasting plants
Use plants with contrasting colors and textures to give your container garden the most visual
interest. A plant with smooth-edged leaves may be complimented by one with jagged edges. A plant
with brightly colored blooms may look best next to a tall grass. You may want to buy all of the plants
for a particular container at one time so that you can try out different combinations right there in
your shopping cart.
Think about how the plants will change
The plants you choose may start small but will undoubtedly grow, taking up more space than you
may have originally planned. Check the labels or ask nursery attendants for details about the
different plants. Some plants may also develop blooms of various kinds and colors and you may need
to take that into account if you have a particular color or texture scheme in mind. Also be aware of
plants that may attract certain insects or birds -- this may be something you want, or it may be
something to avoid!
Take care in planting
Follow the planting and care instructions for each plant so that you have the best chances of keeping
them all alive during the potting process. Moving plants from their original containers to new ones
can be stressful for them and they may need some time to adjust before you put them outside,
especially if the weather is not ideal. Do your best to care for the plants each day and your container
gardens will be a pleasant and eye-catching addition to your home.

3. Kayla Lilly is a photographer, writer, wife, and mama making a house a home in eastern Idaho. She
met her mister while working at an amusement park and married him a year later after deciding
there was no way to live without him. The amusement has continued as they've added three kids and
a passel of pets to their lives while finishing college and starting a photography business. Drawing
inspiration from the whirlwinds of marriage, parenthood, and the media, Kayla blogs at Utterly
Inexperienced, and spends the rest of her time chasing chickens, organizing junk drawers, diapering
toddlers, and photographing everyone willing to step in front of her lens.
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