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Tips for Groupings - Container Gardens
Build A Vignette
Start with a large container, of least 20 inches in diameter,
and build a vignette of smaller pots around it. It takes a
minimum of three pots to make a good grouping. The combination
will often look best when the pots are similar shape, but
different in size.
Group Several Pots of Similar Style
Too often a single pot simply isn't large enough to appear in
balance to its location. But group several pots of similar style
together, and they create enough impact to garner the attention
they deserve.
Maintain A Consistent Style
As mentioned above, use pots that look alike such as all
terra-cotta or all concrete, to maintain a consistent style.
Light weight containers that mimic natural materials are fine
alongside the real thing. It's the look of the container that
counts, not what it's made of.
Create Depth
For maximum interest, and to create depth, try groups of
three, five, or 7 different sized containers - for example,
plant one or two large pots with tall dramatic plants
(Thrillers) that are 2 or 3 feet or more tall. Next, plant two
or three mid-sized planters containing 18” rounded plants,
(Fillers). Smaller containers planted with a filigree of
various cascading plants (Spillers) finish the grouping. When
grouped, these plants will give a three-dimensional look to your
mini garden
Colorful Containers - Be Careful
Be careful with colorful containers, where more is not
necessarily better. Too many colors can be distracting. A good
rule of thumb is to select containers that would look good
together even if they were empty.
Combine
and Contrast Color
The idea is to combine and contrast color, texture and
varying heights in a grouping of containers. Don't create an
abrupt change in height. Transition in nature is gradual.
Quick-and-Easy Changes
Keep things looking fresh with quick-and-easy changes by
slipping new acquisitions into the grouping.
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