Flower bed going to paver patio
Asked on Apr 06, 2018
How to arrange flower pots and hanging baskets
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I have two sets large flower pots (3 each) that I'd like to have help with arranging them in a long bed in front of my home, or possibly putting them on a small paver patio. I would like to display them along with a couple of hanging baskets and would appreciate tips on how best to do this. Thanks!
the other side of the same flower bed going toward a swale
Adjust the height of the pots if necessary to bring them closer to eye level.
What about against the house? Can you take a picture of that view?
Many alternatives:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/411868328415434886/
Either use the planters you have if they can accommodate a post, or build new ones and place the pots around the patio area you show to frame it out.
Since you have groups of three I would keep them grouped like that since any odd number in any type of group is the most interesting. (For some reason, our brain tries to pair up even numbered groups, which makes for a very boring arrangement!). You can spice the groups up by placing the three pots in different heights (stack them on bricks or boards). Do this for both sets of pots and you will have a very interesting and beautiful arrangement. Pots really should not be placed in beds.
for interest use different height using pots turnover plant stands, old chairs etc.
If you place your pots in the beds may want to get a stepping stone to set them on will help preserve pot. Cluster them and put like colors in them, this will make more of an impression.
To hang pots, you can buy metal shepherd's crook hangers that go down into the ground or make the cool ones out of wood that Geew has pictures of. Clustering flowers in clumps is more visually appealing, so put your pots around the base of your hanging pots. Lynn is right, protect the pots you put in the flower bed with something that keeps them out of direct contact with the dirt/mulch.
This is a really easy way to buy and arrange plants for containers....you need a filler (your main plant --- in the center of the container), a thriller (a taller plant placed behind the main plant) and a spilled (a plant that hangs down and trails)....buy from your local nursery since they only stock what thrives in your region. Either bring a container with you or a photo to show the salesperson.
Donna
A Filler...a Thriller....and a Spiller
Thank you.