Consider the following best Plants for Container Gardens.
Trees And Shrubs
Trees and shrubs are the permanent framework for your garden. while the annual flowers and bulbs take the show in their times of bloom, the old standbys will be the trees and shrubs will be there, dependable and always there to backup their more showy cousins.
Consider smaller trees and shrubs, be mindful of foliage color, texture, flowers and other attributes that will make your containers stand out.
When considering trees, Palms are always a good candidate, Japanese maples are wonderful as their leaves put on a show all their own. Small Pines can be nice in a large pot.
In the shrub category, azaleas are always a great potted plant, the tree forms are very nice when you need a tall accent. Camellias are beautiful in or out of bloom as their leaves are such a nice dark shiny green.
Gardenias with their wonderful scent can be moved close to a window or door so they can be enjoyed inside the house. Hydrangeas, Roses and
Bouganvilleas and Bird of Paradise are wonderful flowering shrubs that will fill the garden with their colorful blooms.
Annuals And Perennials
Annuals and Perennials will provide areas of intense color to really punch up the wow factor of your container gardening.
Annuals should be considered as temporary plants that will have to be replaced 3-4 times a year but they are inexpensive and may be worth the extra work and money for their bright colors.
Some perennials are better suited for containers than others, consider;
Agapanthus
Asparagus Fern
Geraniums
Marguerite daisy
Use as accents with seasonal color on a permanent plant.
When thinking about these, remember you may decide to plant only one type of plant in a pot, or combine annuals or perennials with other plants as well to make a community pot filled with plant colors and textures.
Bulbs
Bulbs are a wonderful choice for containers and can be moved in the spotlight when they are in full bloom and then moved to the back quarters when they are done and not looking so good.
The fun thing about many varieties of bulbs is they look their best when
you plant them close together in the container, actually right next to each other.
When they bloom it will take your breath away! Good candidates for this are Daffodils, Tulips, Dutch Iris, Freesias, Hyacinths and Crocus.
Beautiful Tulips in spring
Muscari in a log planter
Vines
Vines grown on trellis' or poles make a nice vertical statement. Clematis, Jasmine, and Morning Glory make nice colorful accent containers.
Ivy comes in many different varieties and can be trained in many different shapes on wire frames for formal accents that look great year round and can be decorated for Christmas.
Succulents
Succulents are great plants for your container gardens. They come in all different shapes and sizes and have incredible colors and textures.
The ground cover Sedums are great for cascading over the edge of pots with mixtures of plants in them.
The Aloes and Agaves make a breath taking strong architectural statement with or without Sedums planted underneath.
Many of the Sedums are good candidates for hanging baskets as they spill over the edges and cascade down.
I would not have a container garden without a few plants from the succulent family.
Vegetables And Herbs
Containers for growing vegetables and herbs are one of the best ways to grow these plants as you can control the soil conditions which is often a prime reason for failure with these plants.
Most vegetables can be grown, and placed right outside the kitchen where they will be a welcome addition to the culinary practices there.
Herbs are also great plants to grow in containers, try combining them together in one pot for a good looking container that will earn it's keep.
You can keep trimming what you need and use it in the kitchen and it just keeps growing back for more.
Keep reading-16
Gardening Tips That Every Gardening Lover Must Know
0 Comments