Every year, the two concrete planters we have flanking our front door have been filled with one plant. Sometimes a fern. Sometimes an evergreen. And, though I cringe to permit, sometimes they’re left vacant. Gah, I hate to admit that, but honesty is key with you, my friends.
This year, I vowed for the wow. I wanted these planters to be filled with different foliage and textures; colors and hues. Deluging in photo after photo of French Quarter terraces and Charleston window boxes, I stockpiled my inspiration and headed to my favorite local garden centers, here and here, to pick up the bastion of plants needed for my container gardens.
Sneaking out while the rest were still sleeping, me and my 3 shot latte grabbed a buggy and started shopping. A couple of these. A couple of those. Something with height. Something with drape. My eye catching on each and every plant it seemed, being happy that there is no rule with container gardening. Buy what you like and fill the container with however much will fit, and all that.
I enjoyed every moment and got lost in time, but no matter. Planning a garden, no matter how large or small of a scale, requires allotment.
Arriving home, I placed the plants where I wanted them to live in the container. Gave myself a nod and planted them with a potting mix mixture of three parts potting soil, one part peet moss.
On to the next container, and before I knew it, I was readying our front porch for the season. I took a basket that I bought randomly, naturally, and painted the top third white. The Southern in me requires a couple ferns on our porches, and that pepped up basket became the perfect home for one mandatory plant.
A swift shake of the rug and a hip-swaying sweep, those rocking chairs are beckoning me to rock out. And this evening, with a crisp glass of rosé, my beloved and I will delight in those container gardens, and savor the serenity of the porch.
Have a container or two begging for beauty? Why, a container garden is your answer. And remember, there’s no rules. Buy what you like, as all plants look beautiful together.
They look beautiful!
Love the combination of plants. I usually do 3 plants in a pot but now will try your way. Thanks for sharing.
Great post, love it!
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Brooke, these container gardens look like they could be straight off the pages of Southern Living! Love how you’ve mixed so many pretty flowers and plants but also paired them with the white furniture. It’s gorgeous. Love love love the blue and white pillows too. It all looks so good. Hugs, CoCo
Your plants are GORGEOUS. This whole patio is total #porchgoals and I’m dying of envy. I have a black thumb of death and I so wish I could keep a plant alive for more than 48 hours.
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What a beautiful array of color, design and so natural looking. Isn’t it great that all plants seem to go together and look so beautiful. wow, a morning well spent.
LOVE this front porch with all the white, including the white rocking chairs. Beautiful container — I’m getting to work on mine.
blessings,
The How to Guru {shan walker}
Beautiful!
These containers are gorgeous. I love your rocking chairs and the lantern. They are perfect together, so pretty.
This is sooo pretty!! I love all of the textures and colors 🙂
Your porch is so pretty! I want to curl up in one of your chairs with hot tea and a good book!
This is si pretty! You gave me some great ideas for my balcony.
LOVE your plants, porch and chairs! So beautiful and inviting. Front porches are so awesome for sitting and enjoying the world passing by. Thanks for sharing on #liveislovely linkup. You are going to be featured on this weeks link up! I hope you come on over and join us again!