Container Garden Ideas
Grow a vibrant garden, one container at a time.
Container gardening involves growing your plants from a variety of containers instead of from the ground – this style of garden is great if you’re renting or if you don’t have or want to use yard space to plant a traditional garden. Interested? Here are some of our top container garden ideas to consider, whether you have a snug patio or a vast backyard:
1. Dress Up Your Wall
Hang wall-mounted and hanging planters to transform a plain wall into a container garden. No matter what you choose to grow, this idea helps you save floor space, creates a vibrant focal point, and transforms any wall into a lush container garden.
Tip!
Looking for advice on How to Hang a Planter? Our guide breaks down everything you need to know.
2. Select a Stacked Tower
Maximize a snug outdoor area by setting up your container garden on a tiered plant stand. Place taller plants on the top shelf to avoid overcrowding, while keeping shorter plants, like small succulents, on the bottom shelves. No matter what you select, make sure your plants are evenly spaced so they receive all the sunlight and nutrients they need.
When it comes to low-maintenance container garden ideas, succulents are just what you need. They’re the perfect choice for hot climates because they thrive under intense sunlight. Style them within a variety of sleek planters in colors like white and gold to achieve a modern look.
No yard? No problem! You can still create a green space on your patio with a container garden. Whether you go for vibrant flowers or lush greenery, a collection of planters creates an inviting ambience, making your patio the perfect place to host or relax. The decorative statues and floor pillows above are the perfect finishing touches to a zen aesthetic.
Tip!
Wondering which size planters are best for your outdoor space? Browse our Ultimate Guide to Planter Sizes to help you decide.
5. Plan a Cohesive Plant Scheme
Create an easy-to-maintain container garden by selecting plants that need similar levels of sunlight, water, and care. By strategizing your plant selection, you’ll make tending to your plants a straightforward and time-efficient process.
A container garden is one of the most charming ways to welcome guests into your home. A variety of planters at the entryway creates a sense of serenity and lends your space visual interest. The front of the home is a terrific spot for your container garden to receive plenty of sunlight – plus, front porch overhangs and awnings will protect it from the elements. In the image above, the rattan planters and green floral throw pillows match the natural aesthetic that the container garden brings to the front of the house.
Tip!
Wondering How to Choose the Right Outdoor Planters for your abode? Read our guide for all our tips and tricks.
7. Create a Shed-Side Container Garden
The outside of a bike or garden shed is the perfect location for a container garden. Your pots can be easily moved into the shed to protect plants from inclement weather. Gardening tools can also be stored in your shed for easy access to tend to your plants. A shed-side container garden provides the visual appeal of an outdoor garden while allowing you to more easily manage weeds and soil quality.
Patterned planters are a great way to draw attention to your container garden. Whether you match them to your plants with floral and pastel prints, or choose the geometric patterns featured above for a striking contrast, you’ll be sure to highlight your plant collection with bold planters.
Set up a cozy reading nook by pairing a porch swing or patio chair with a handful of planters – this creates an inviting container garden perfect for curling up with a good book.
Potting tables are the perfect places to grow container gardens. They elevate your plants for easy maintenance and provide a handy spot to store garden tools. Trellises are another great container garden option – they maximize space in any outdoor area while helping your climbing plants grow vertically. Plus, trellises showcase plants, adding an aesthetic touch to any space.
