Combination planters have evolved from a garden trend to a mainstay of home landscape design. Gone are the days when a container is planted with a single color or variety. Today’s containers are lush combinations of flowering and foliage plants that create a garden feel all on their own.
It’s easier than ever to find mixed containers at the garden center ready for purchase, but it’s much less expensive and more satisfying to plant your own. We’ve taken the guesswork out of creating beautiful containers with eight colorful combinations that will save you time and money. You’ll find your shopping list and step-by-step directions detailing where to place each plant in your container. We make creating your own mixed container plantings so easy, it’s a “no-brainer!”
No-Brainer Containers
Here are eight of our favorite plant combination “recipes” designed with beauty, durability and compatibility in mind. Best of all, you can create any of these no-guess, low-mess containers in less than 30 minutes!
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| A Carpet of Color Full Sun |
Pocket Full of Sunshine Full Sun |
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| Pink Piece of Cake Full Sun |
Tried & Truly Beautiful Full Sun |
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| Keep Calm and Coleus On Part Shade |
Pretty & Proven Easy Part Shade |
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| Gourmet on Display Full Sun |
Parade in the Shade Shade |
Creative ways to design with containers:
- Arrange multiple containers to create a single display.
- Add spots of color around a patio, deck or swimming pool.
- Sized right for small spaces, balconies and paved areas.
- Place a pair on either side of a doorway, gate or stairway to create a warm welcome.
- Move containers around to create a new look or redesign a space.
- Place in a garden border to add height and interest.
- Got company coming? Spruce up an area instantly with flowering containers.
Share your creation on Instagram and tag it with #NoBrainerContainer. For more container inspiration, explore All About Container Gardening.
