Container Gardening - Big Enjoyment in Small Spaces

Click for Readable HTML Version

<h1>Container Gardening - Big Enjoyment in Small Spaces</h1> by Steve k Buchanan <div align=justify>A dozen ways to have a "Garden," even if you do not have a big yard..... 1. Put pots of flowers along one side of steps. This works well if you keep each container pretty much the same size and the flowers/plants the same or similar. 2. Hanging baskets on porch. One or more containers of colorful cascading flowers - such as ivy geraniums, petunias, begonias - in one color or combinations of colors, make a delightful "welcome home". 3. Set planters on both sides of front door. Tall, narrow plantings work best. Also,Topiary, sculpted green shrubs, or even a vine on an obelisk. 4. Place a grouping of containers on a bench. If you have a bench, table or shelf just sitting there, group a few containers of varying sizes. Plants can be assorted colors and types. 5. A container on a pedestal in entryway. If you have a large enough entrance, an urn filled with flowers on a pedestal makes a stunning "First Impression" 6. Lining a patio. As long as they don't obstruct a pathway, lining a patio with containers of colorful flowers is a perfect way to enjoy "Dining Out" 7. A grouping in the corner of a deck. Decks are so boring and lifeless, they need a decorative element. Grouping several containers of varying sizes, shapes and types with loads of colorful flowers makes a more inviting place. 8. Encircling a tree trunk. As long as there is enough light, making a "flower box" around a tree trunk and filling it with flowers, adds color and interest to an otherwise empty space. 9. Hanging on a wall. Using brackets, you can attach containers to a wall and fill with flowers in a color that contrasts to the wall color for a spectacular attention grabber. 10. In an old wagon or wheelbarrow. If you are a collector of "antiques" or just happen to have these or similar items - fill with an assortment of annual plants. 11. Hanging from deck railings. there are containers made specifically to attach to deck railings that look great filled with flowers. 12. A windowbox filled with flowers. Even if you have no yard, porch, patio or deck you can have a windowbox filled with colorful flowers to enjoy.</div> Article source: <a href="http://www.ArticlePros.com/home_care/landscaping/article-74925.html">ArticlePros.com</a> <table align=center width=550 cellspacing=1 bgcolor=silver cellpadding=5> <tr bgcolor=antiquewhite> <td> About the author Steve Buchanan writes article on many topics including <a href="http://www.lawnmowersfact.com/john-deere-lawn-mowers.htm">John Deere Lawn Mowers</a>, <a href="http://www.hondageneratorstore.com">Honda Generators</a> and <a href="http://www.snowblowersfact.com">Snow Blowers</a> <a href="http://www.cheap-directory-submission.com" target="_blank" title="will open in new window" class=blue>http://www.cheap-directory-submission.com</a> <input type=button class=asubm value="Other articles by Steve k Buchanan" onclick="document.location='http://www.ArticlePros.com/author.php?Steve k Buchanan'" style="height:20px;cursor:hand"> </td> </tr> </table>