“Even if you think opening a seed packet requires an instructional video,” our Grumpy Gardener says, “growing plants in containers is a project you will enjoy.” “Why?” you ask. Grumpy says they have lots of advantages: They’re easy, portable, affordable, and you can fill them with good potting soil. Taking our cues from four Southern gardeners, landscape architects, and designers, we’ve created 13 stunning looks to help you find your own homegrown style.
THE STYLE: TRADITIONAL
We challenged flower guru Buffy Hargett Miller to create a trio of traditional pots. Miller’s advice: Start with one dominant color, and then round out your pot with flowers in surprising shades. She also subscribes to the “thriller, filler, spiller” mantra, which means combining upright, mounding, and trailing plants in one glorious arrangement.
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