The Terra Cotta Garden is all about creating beautiful containers, and thinking outside the box when gardening.
I hope to give you some helpful hints to creating beautiful container gardens, to inspire creative thinking and to share my love of gardening with you. I hope that you enjoy the information I have to offer.
Keys to Dynamic containers
One of the biggest design keys to creating beautiful, dynamic containers lies in the variety of the plant material. Most people who plant in containers tend to put only one type of plant in each container, creating a static and somewhat boring design.
As you chose plants for your container, you should look at several aspects of the plants:
1. Height: chose plants of varing heights to create interest and depth in the container. Also be sure to read the tag to determine the height of the plant at maturity.
2. Color: Decide on a color scheme for your container. Don't forget to look at the color of foliage. A good rule of thumb is to work in odd numbers like 3 colors. Also a single floral color works well (i.e. three different plant varities all producing white flowers)
3. Texture: Variety in the texture of the foliage adds depth and interest to your containers.
Thinking outside the pot.
When traditional isn't the only answer
But my all time favorite use for them is as party favors or presents. Pot them with fresh herbs or flowers and you have a great inexpensive gift.
Great Stuff on Amazon
P. Allen Smith's Container Gardens: 60 Container Recipes to Accent Your Garden
Amazon Price: $21.45 (as of 10/11/2008)
Incredible Vegetables from Self-Watering Containers: Using Ed's Amazing POTS System
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 10/11/2008)
New Container Style: Simple and Innovative Ideas for Planing Recycled Pots
Amazon Price: $16.95 (as of 10/11/2008)

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