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Cluster containers brimming with color

Sounds obvious, but this oh-so-easy trick is often overlooked. For extra drama, add spiky or vertical plants, such as ornamental grasses or caladiums, to your pots. Group several containers together in prominent locations, and stagger heights, if possible, as done here on the steps.




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