Containers in the garden: do you like them? They really can add a lot, but my problem with containers is the need to water frequently. For that reason, I don't have a lot of them, but here are some I've put together over the years.
One summer we purchased matching brown containers for the deck. This one I filled with petunias, calibrachoa, porcupine grass, and creeping jenny. At the end of the season, I transplanted the creeping jenny into my garden.
This one had a bronze sweet potato vine, petunias, calibrachoa, verbena, and a spike. I think the colors in this one are so unusual - at least they are for my garden, which is big on pinks and purples.
I really loved both of these containers as they grew over the season..
Every year I plant a tub with sweet potato vine. I use 4-5 in the tub for quicker filling in.
More petunias, calibrachoa, and verbena. So colorful as a centerpiece on my table!
This tub was filled with red and orange zinnias and an ivy.
I like this pump that my mother-in-law gave to me. Every year we hang an old bucket planted with flowers there.
A chippy paint chair and a (very) small begonia - it looked better as the season progressed, honest!
We like hanging baskets on the underside of the deck, in our patio area. I save the ferns over the winter.
Right now there are four big ferns sitting on the bed in the guest room!
Can I cheat and call this a "container?" I like my little cup and saucer on a stick. It's so cute when I put a little flower in it!
In honor of Valentine's Day, a heart-shaped leaf on a morning glory.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Linking to
Home and Garden Thursday, Open House, Share Your Cup Thursday, and
Fertilizer Friday
29 comments:
beautiful flowers and garden
Love the cute containers, they are such a big part of how the whole plant looks, so many people don't pay much attention to the container..yours are so perfect...
I love the galvanized ones Beth! Everything is very pretty, lots of great color:@)
I like all your container choices. I have always done just a few because of the watering thing too but this year will have many more.
Cher Sunray Gardens
Just lovely! I also like to use potato vines - that bright green always stands out!
your plants and photos are beautiful.
I have never had a potato vine but I sure would love to after seeing yours.
thanks so much for the inspiration.
The flower in the tea cup on a stick- made me Smile!!! Wonderful.
~Tanya
Hi Beth
I can appreciate all the work that goes in to making beautiful container gardens and yours are all amazing.
It's nice to see the variety of materials you use too.
Sweet flower on a heart-shaped leaf for Valentine's Day.
Hugs,
Judith
How lovely are all your containers. I use to do lots of flowers in pots, but with spending so much time between our home and the little farm I don't do as much. I have creeping Jenny in my flower beds and they really try to take over. I enjoyed your post, thanks for sharing a little bit of summer!
Nancy
Your containers are all so very pretty. It seems you have a beautiful garden. The bucket on the well is my favourite picture.
Many great tips here Beth and I love the bucket. The ferns are always a great idea!
Ooooh!...I love this post. So many pretty plants and containers. I love container plantings but, like you, I try not to have too many because of having to water by hand. I have some on drip but that only works when they are near posts or something to hide the line. You have me wanting to go to the nursery to buy plants. But, we have a cold front coming again. I should wait another month or two. So, now, I'm excited for Spring! :-)
Loved all your containers. The tabletop one was so colorful. I love the sweet potato vine in the metal tub. I saw some nice looking larger containers at Sam's Club today...yep already out on display. I am always on the lookout for some LARGE hanging Ferns for the front porch...had A terribly hard time finding them last year...maybe they put them out later??? June??? It's all beautiful Beth. Thanks for the inspiration. *(I forget to water containers too!) ;-)
Awesome photos, flowers & containers. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.
Love your containers Beth. I always plant Sweet Potato Vine in old watering cans. Do well in galvanized. I would love if you shared with Share Your Cup Thursday.
hugs,
Jann
I agree Beth, containers are hard work to keep watered and looking good but they are wonderful for a display as yours are showing!
We've got a fairly large brick courtyard and I need the flower pots to soften it!
In fact I'm visiting the garden centre tomorrow to get more plants.
Shane ♥
The washtubs are my favorite. Love your combinations!
Your containers look wonderful, Beth. I was looking at them while the snowstorm continues outside.
I don't generally have very many containers, but have taken to throwing some mulch on the top of them and that seems to help keep them from drying up too quickly.
What great ideas you've shared here, Beth! I going to see if I can hang some ferns under the gazebo!! I never thought about putting them there but yours look GREAT!!!
Love the little teacup & saucer outdoors, too. ~~big smile~~
Hugs,
Rett
Oh I am so happy you linked in today and shared with my little party! I love seeing the tips, tricks and inspiring photos everyone has to share! I am getting ready for spring to pop and seeing everyone's shares always inspires me! I hope you will link in again very soon and flaunt with me and the others again!
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Those containers are so beautiful, Beth! We have a hard time with them, also because of the frequent watering that is required.
Have a great weekend!
All of your containers are just
beautiful.. I mostly use these in
the garden and deck because the soil
in my yard is so awful..
Thanks so much for your visit and
the sweet comment you left.
Sandy
So many gorgeous containers. Love all the different flowers and combinations of colours. It must be worth all the watering:)
Your containers are lovely.... I love the faucet too happy weekend with love Janice
Beth, I love containers in the garden - just not MY garden! I can't seem to water them properly - I either underwater or overwater them. Love the bucket hanging on the pump - thought it the cleverest thing. Until I saw your teacup and saucer on a stick! I'll be coming back for more ideas!
I loved seeing this post today, when all I see is snow! Do the potato vines need sun or shade? I love the pale green color, but have never planted any. Happy Saturday :-)
Beth I love containers but they are a huge upkeep...every year I plant less and have my fav pots. Love your containers...they are creative.
You've just made me want to create a wish list of plants to fill containers with in my garden this spring and summer - you do such a marvelous job in your garden! Always a joy to visit I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Some gorgeous containers! I love the teacup on a stick, so clever!
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