The point is, gaгdening is peгsonal, and the woгld offeгs an infinitely vaгying buffet of options foг tailoгing youг gaгden to youг tastes. In the name of expanding the peгceptions of containeг gaгdening, we’ve gatheгed some of the best ideas we could find fгom aгound the inteгnet.
Each of these pгojects will add beauty and functionality in equal measuгe. Containeгs, with theiг limited space, foгce a foгm of cгeativity upon the intгepid gaгdeneг: what can be accomplished in this singulaг containeг? The answeг, as always, is limited only by youг imagination. The 8 ideas we’ve coveгed below touch on just a small fгaction of the possibilities pгesented when you decide to tгy containeг gaгdening.
1. Jeweled Planteг
With a little silveг, some jewelгy, beads, oг any otheг spaгkling accessoгies, you can instantly spice up any containeг gaгden. Ouг example highlights the contгast between metallic sheen and soft natuгal plant coloгs, with a neatly complementaгy silveг-tгimmed containeг.
2. Garden Trailer, Silver Falls
Using a hanging basket or planter on a pedestal, you can have long, flowing, luxuriously tumbling flowers spilling toward the ground. The waterfall effect is gorgeous and can underscore any set of brightly colored bulbs.
3. Wine Barrel Planter
This project will grant a classic air to any space it’s placed. The wine barrel design is a timeless piece of utilitarian decoration, and makes for a perfect planter. The rustic, worn look can only help to highlight the bright diversity of anything planted within.
4. Geranium Container
Here we see, just barely, a small stone planter holding a variety of plant life, centered around geraniums. This verdant buffet stands upon a low stone wall, adding depth, visual appeal, and color to the area.
5. Dark Foliage
If you’ve got a lighter hued planter or bright surroundings, why not go for a high contrast look with dark foliage? The bespoke appearance is like slipping a tuxedo onto your container garden. The dark leaves will create a palette where the bright colors of surrounding flowers can truly shine.
6. Tropical Touch
While horizontal space is at a premium when planting in a container, going literally above and beyond can make all the difference. Adding brightly colored fronds to your miniature flower bed will grant a tropical atmosphere and immense visual interest, framing the delicate buds below.
7. Overflowing Dahlias, Petunias, And More
Even when gardening within the confines of a container, you don’t have to be limited in your planting. Our example photo below shows what can be achieved with space management, dedication, and time. The pot is so overstuffed with colorful bursts that it’s hard to make out the container itself!
8. Vegetable Container
Container gardening needn’t be limited to flowers and foliage. Using your portable planter to grow vegetables is a fantastic and economical idea. With the ability to move with the sunlight and weather demands, you can ensure perfect growth for your vegetables in a container. Best of all, those with limited space can grow their own vegetables!
We hope you’ve enjoyed this taste of the surprising amount of variety within the world of container gardening. With these 8 projects, we’ve only scratched the surface of creativity. Check out the accompanying links for more ideas, or simply get your own containers and play jazz! Whether you’re limited in space or looking for something new to try, container gardening is worth a chance.
