Are you guys’ big planters? I have to admit, I never really thought about planting until we moved into our forever home. Now when spring rolls around, I just can’t wait to start adding bold, beautiful colors to the yard via a few artfully designed pots.
In the past my mother-in-law has graciously done my pots for me as an anniversary present to my husband and I. This year, though, my kindergartner’s elementary school was having a massive plant sale so he and I are going to attempt the task together.
I’ll soon be up to my neck in coleus, potato vines, petunias, and snap dragons! Keep an eye on our instagram account for updates and read on for more info. from our contributor Kristin on the method we’re using to ensure big and beautiful plant pots this year!
P.S. Along with getting excited about flowers – I also can’t wait to dig into projects from this book with the kids this summer!
The weather’s getting warm and I’m starting to focus my attention to my yard. Winter months are great for inside paint jobs and organizing shelves, but spring is a perfect time to spice up the yard!
I used to be a little intimidated by gardening, especially mixing different types of plants AND making them look beautiful. My thumb tends to be more black than green.
But after looking at this Patio Perk-Ups article on Better Homes and Gardens, I got inspired and turned to the internet and a few friends that love to garden to find out if there was a method to the madness.
A beautiful potted plant looks organic. It looks as though the different types of plants were found like that in nature.
Nevertheless, it turns out that there IS a method! Seasoned gardeners typically mix three different types of plants together in a pot and the result looks effortless.
Here’s how it works: You start with a ‘thriller’, add a ‘filler’ and end with a ‘spiller.’ Easy to remember, right?
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The Thriller
Thrillers are the divas of the plant world. They are tall and the types of plants that people are drawn to in the rows at Home Depot.
A thriller might also be structurally impressive or just unique in color. You’ll know when you see a thriller! Some examples are Ornamental Grasses, Tall Growing Succulents and Cannas. Start by planting the Thriller first – typically in the middle of the pot.
The Filler
Fillers tend to be billowy and lighter in texture. They are there toRead More...
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