Southern Gardening Guide

Spruce up your garden with fresh ideas and simple how-tos

Pretty Up Your Pots

Give your containers a fresh face with these expert ideas.

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Planning Cues

Planning Cues

Here are some more considerations when combining plants.

  • “Let the container’s size dictate the scale of the plants you choose,” John says. A pot needs plants of equal stature to look appropriate. In a very large planter, consider a small tree or shrub to provide enough heft.
  • Add a small shrub for texture and color. To get double miles from a plant, use it in the container now, and anticipate a use for it in the landscape later.
  • Combine bold and fine textures such as croton and asparagus fern.


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