Container Gardens · 4 real projects
Container Garden Ideas: Pots, Planters & Porch Color
No yard? No problem. Container gardens bring the magic to porches, patios, and apartment balconies. These are real planters I've designed — from overflowing mixed containers to cedar boxes stuffed with hydrangeas.
The formula is simple: a thriller (something tall), a filler (something bushy), and a spiller (something that drapes over the edge). Browse these combinations, then ask Buddy Care which plants suit your sun and zone.
Cascading Petunia Baskets
Cedar Planter Box Hydrangeas
Container Garden Display
Overflowing Container Garden
Linda's pro tip
Containers dry out twice as fast as beds. Stick your finger two knuckles deep — if it's dry, water until it runs out the bottom. In July heat, that can mean every single day.
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