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plants pots in grow House plants, outdoor plants, container-grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs [...]... 16  DESIGNING WITH CONTAINERS Pots in gardens The great appeal of plants in pots is that they are versatile, adding pizzazz to an urban chill-out zone, providing a decorative touch to a flower-filled English garden, and injecting a dash of color into almost any plot Use large containers as focal points in beds or borders, and tiny pots to help to dress up more intimate areas of the garden Containers also... distressed ceramic pots add design magic to the flowing stems and tiny leaves of mindyour-own-business, Soleirolia soleirolii Left Bring spring indoors with a basket brimming with primulas, Hyacinthus ‘Pink Pearl,’ Viola cornuta ‘Sorbet Coconut Duet,’ Narcissus ‘Inbal,’ and ivy Line the basket with plastic, and set plants in small plastic pots inside FOLIAGE AND FLOWERS Whether you’re looking for seasonal... plant containers Since metal heats up quickly, line your pots with bubble plastic before planting to keep the roots from frying In shady areas, use shiny metals to reflect light Right Create a garden hall of mirrors using striking pots, such as this woven aluminium container Use the spiky leaves of a cordyline as the main focus above a skirt of colorful blooms SYNTHETIC MATERIALS Lightweight pots made... grow crops such as lettuce and cabbages in raised beds EDIBLE AND INFORMAL GARDENS 19 Informal spaces If you are aiming for an eclectic mix, just about anything goes Plunge containers of seasonal flowers into bare patches in your borders—you could plant a series of inexpensive plastic pots with plants that bloom in succession from spring to fall to ensure there is never a gap in your display Containers... distressed zinc containers to add a dash of old-world charm to your design, or wooden boxes, which look fabulous in natural settings Wicker baskets in all shapes and sizes are also charming; either line them with plastic punctured with drainage holes, or use them to hold plants potted in plastic containers Grow ornamental grasses and compact alpines, such as Saxifraga, in round clay pots Larger plants, ... garden A random group of pots in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials is ideal for an English-style garden or informal space Either set your pots out in height order in a formal fashion, or in a looser way to produce a more relaxed display Matching materials A uniform group of plants growing in pots made from the same material can be a highly effective way of creating a focal point on a patio or terrace... be obtained from local restaurants and delicatessens However, before turning any item into a home for plants, drill some drainage holes in the base, and make sure there is enough space inside for your chosen plants to grow comfortably Below Grow salad crops in recycled drinks cartons or plastic tubs Plants with shallow roots are suitable for a wide range of containers, but remember to create drainage... breathe life into your home is to introduce a few well-chosen houseplants Cheaper than a makeover and instantly rewarding, there’s an option for almost every room—from elegant palms in a formal living room, to a riot of spring flowers on a sunny windowsill Perfect pairings Houseplants make beautiful displays when paired with the right container, so take time to find the perfect pot Elegant modern interiors... Soleirolia, and Saintpaulia in mixed glazed pots create a flower garden on a windowsill HOUSE WARMERS 31 Far left Contrast the pink bracts and grassy foliage of zany Tillandsia with cool, elegant white pots Left Create an office setting for a group of echeverias and other succulents in mixed pots in an old metal cabinet drawer Center left Team fiery bromeliads with ivy in rattan baskets on a well-lit windowsill... ivy in a black container Far left Celebrate spring with daffodils in a galvanized metal windowbox Center Trailing ivy spilling from tiny pots suspended from large hooks makes an elegant display Above right Create a simple design by mixing white and purple pansies Left Reflect summer’s abundance with a large, deep windowbox filled with petunias, Thunbergia, and Jamesbrittenia 30  DESIGNING WITH CONTAINERS . plants pots in grow House plants, outdoor plants, container-grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs