TIPS FOR SUCCESS
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1. Don't fill a large pot entirely with soil.
Big pots full of potting mix are heavy and water tends to stagnate in the bottom, which most plants don't like. Keep things light and draining properly by using a pot insert. Or, if you are on a budget, you can use crumpled plastic bottles.
2. Use pot feet of some sort.
Pots sitting right on your balcony, deck or patio cause rot, uneven fading, ugly stains and poor drainage. Check out pot pads. They're completely hidden underneath the pot but raise things up off the ground.
3. Color coordinate your plants.
Just like you probably shouldn't wear a wild top with loud bottoms, you want to have a nice mix of show stopper plants and the supporting cast.
4. Use dwarf versions of your favorite plants to create the illusion of a grand scale.
5. Use edibles and flowers together.
Edibles are all the rage right now, and when you treat them as an ornamental plant instead of a fussy edible that has to be grown in evenly spaced rows, they can give your container garden a whismical, cool vibe without looking like you're trying too hard.
