- Choose planters that make an overall impact in your garden. The important element in selecting planters and containers is to find a combination that will set a focus in your garden and landscape. On its own, a planter is just another pot to "contain" your plant - against the topiary, it offers a staged setting you could use to for instance, capture a focus towards a pleasing area you want to show more. Also choose hanging planters to create an imaginative backdrop to the garden scene.
- Choose a fair combination of sizes and shapes to complement the look of your garden. The various shapes and sizes will create a visual interest in your garden, thereby accenting the total look of your lawn and garden landscape. As an instance, plant purple pansies or roses in four different flower pots and containers add continuity to your garden. You can also give each container its own character by planting geraniums in one pot and bright and tuberous begonias in another. Add some tall tulips and daisies to complement an informal look. And a low shallow pot can provide an excellent ground for an artfully arranged herb garden.
- Purchase flower pots and containers that have drain holes in them. Plants need to be continually watered in containers - always ensure that there are drain holes present to remove excess water. You can also place containers with drain holes into those larger and attractive planters that may not have drain holes in them. Balance your inner pot with some sturdy objects within the large planter.
- Choose the grouping that you want for your plants - are you inclined towards symmetrical or asymmetrical groupings? Do you want your pots and containers in a symmetrical order of sizes and shapes or do you feel happy with those planters that provide a juxtaposition within your landscape?
- Balance your pots and containers. Find the right harmony of pots and containers you can use. Do not visually overload your garden landscape or garden design - the trick is to find the right combination that will bring out the inner beauty of your garden.
- Consider pots that offer drapery accents. Choose tall urns and planters for best results. You can choose to grow vinca vines and even the nastartiums offer an added solution.
- Choose planters that make the right impact in the intended location. Small container plantings get lost in large areas while huge overpowering and tall planters may be too imposing in small areas.
Containers and window boxes add an artistic touch to the landscape - they add color, form and texture towards the landscape and topiary around them. They can also bring a sense of style and tradition to an otherwise bare garden. Small gardens can look very good with planters and containers - the size of your garden should not be an issue towards finding that perfect landscaping design; you can always find the right focus in your garden through careful planning. Choose containers that offer you to be creative with your gardening pursuits. Even boots, troughs and bath tubs can be perfect planters for the garden! Break the rules and be original with your what you can do to your garden - you can always bring a new and creative dimension to your garden!
Containers have obvious benefits - they require less weeding and make the ideal for busy people who have no time to spare. However, container planting means constant watering especially in hot dry spells - always water daily. And always pot the right type of plant in the type of container that would fit its root systems. Be sure that the container offers ample soil support and water retention. Containers also make great additions to the indoors and you can introduce various house plants including roses and tropical plants.
Our pots and planters have been designed to be practical and decorative. Our pretty window boxes, garden urns and containers have been specially developed and hand crafted to withstand cold or hot weather. We offer many standard finishes that would provide that require form and finish to your landscaping design and gardening pursuits. Visit our Planters and Containers catalog for our selections on window boxes, urns, planters and containers. Our planters are of very high quality and will be great for both indoors and outdoors. Email us at csr@kaccents.com if you have any questions relating to our planters and containers.
Landscaping with Pots and Containers:
Five and Six Lion Head Urns, Starts at $89.95 #F60183
These wide based urns are a potential for those selections of thyme or green parsley. Intersperse them with your other popular blooms - in all they can lead to a very attractive and artful arrangement.
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Cast Iron Tuscan Urn Large with Finishes, $289.00 #4458
These large Tuscan Urns are designed for all weather conditions and can be used in parks and garden projects. Each Tuscan urn comes with a hand applied antique distressed finish as shown in picture. Rust flakes will show as is typical with all cast iron planters created with the antique distressed finish. Finish protection and seasonal maintenance may be required.
Made of cast iron.
Dimensions: 30"H x 24"D, Base 10" SQ.
Weight: 112 lbs
Finish: Black, Distressed White, Rust
Product ID 4458
Regular Price: $339.00 each
Sale Price: $289.00 each
Ships via common carrier freight only. Please contact csr@kaccents.com for shipping quote.
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Large Metal Floor Planter, $120.00, #444LP Free Shipping
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This article is meant to suggest some gardening tips and ideas one can use when choosing that perfect planter or container for the garden.
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Our planters are designed to be pretty and practical for your outdoor gardening and indoor plants. Why not plant cabbages in pots or combine them with roses, marigolds and nasturtiums to give a unique garden look? It is possible to create a pretty flower garden and landscape design using just pots and containers - with a good landscaping design sense, both outdoor and indoor gardening can be an enjoyable and relaxing process! Try planting vegetables such as tomatoes in window boxes or even paisley - line these lovely window boxes alongside your rose garden - a sure win for your gardening and landscape design efforts! Shallow pots provide great planting ground for an artfully arranged herb garden such as thyme or paisley - you cannot go wrong using containers for your planting needs! Hanging containers or wall planters offer the gardener a great opportunity to combine form and structure with flowers and plants in many ways. There are many wall planters in the market but choose one that is sturdy and will hold your pots for the weight they take.
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