Container FlowerGardensGrow Anywhere, Bloom Everywhere
Transform any space into a blooming paradise with container flower gardens. Perfect for patios, balconies, rooftops, or anywhere you want to add color. Learn the complete system for container success.
No yard required
Perfect soil & conditions
Container GardenAdvantages
Container gardening offers unique benefits that traditional in-ground gardening simply cannot match.
Perfect Soil Control
Create ideal growing conditions with premium potting mix
Mobility & Flexibility
Move plants to optimal conditions throughout seasons
Small Space Solutions
Garden anywhere - patios, balconies, rooftops, indoors
Easy Maintenance
Simplified care routines and problem management
Container TypesComparison
The right container makes all the difference. Compare materials, costs, and benefits to find the perfect match for your space and plants.
Terra Cotta/Clay
4" to 24" diameter
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Herbs, succulents, traditional flowers
Plastic/Resin
6" to 36" diameter
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Annuals, hanging baskets, temporary displays
Ceramic/Glazed
6" to 30" diameter
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Statement plants, indoor/outdoor transition
Wood/Composite
Custom sizes possible
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Large perennials, vegetable gardens, permanent installations
Metal
8" to 48" diameter
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Modern gardens, heat-tolerant plants, architectural features
Fabric/Grow Bags
1 gallon to 100+ gallons
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Vegetables, temporary gardens, root vegetables
Best ContainerFlowers
Success in container gardening starts with choosing plants that thrive in confined spaces and produce abundant blooms.
Continuous Bloomers
Flowers that keep blooming all season in containers
Petunias
Grandiflora, Multiflora, Wave types
6-12 inch pots
All colors available
Deadhead regularly, feed weekly
Trail beautifully in hanging baskets
Impatiens
Standard, New Guinea, SunPatiens
8-14 inch pots
Pink, red, white, purple, orange
Consistent moisture, part shade
Perfect for shaded patios
Begonias
Wax, Tuberous, Dragon Wing
6-12 inch pots
Pink, red, white, yellow, orange
Well-draining soil, morning sun
Heat tolerant, long blooming
Calibrachoa
Million Bells, Superbells
4-10 inch pots
Purple, pink, yellow, white, red
Good drainage, regular feeding
Mini petunia-like flowers, trailing
Thriller Plants
Tall, dramatic plants for container centerpieces
Angelonia
Upright spikes
10-16 inch pots
Purple, pink, white, blue
Heat tolerant, minimal deadheading
Snapdragon-like flowers, very reliable
Salvia
Victoria, Evolution series
8-14 inch pots
Red, purple, blue, pink, white
Full sun, drought tolerant once established
Attracts hummingbirds, deer resistant
Celosia
Cockscomb, Feather types
6-12 inch pots
Red, orange, yellow, pink, purple
Heat lover, minimal water once established
Unique texture, excellent dried flower
Coleus
Kong, Wizard, Premium series
6-14 inch pots
Grown for colorful foliage
Part shade, pinch flowers
Amazing leaf colors and patterns
Spiller Plants
Trailing plants that cascade over container edges
Sweet Potato Vine
Margarita, Blackie, Tricolor
Any size as companion
Lime green, purple, variegated foliage
Very easy, drought tolerant
Fast-growing vine, dramatic cascading
Bacopa
Snowflake, Blizzard series
4-10 inch pots
White, pink, blue, purple
Consistent moisture, light feeding
Delicate flowers, graceful trailing habit
Ivy Geraniums
Trailing varieties
8-14 inch pots
Pink, red, white, purple, salmon
Good drainage, deadhead spent blooms
Classic trailing geranium, heat tolerant
Lobelia
Trailing varieties
6-10 inch pots
Blue, white, purple, pink
Cool weather lover, consistent moisture
Tiny flowers in masses, cool season annual
Container DesignPrinciples
Create professional-looking container arrangements using these proven design principles from landscape professionals.
Thriller, Filler, Spiller Formula
Classic three-part design for balanced container arrangements
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Use odd numbers of plants for more natural look
Color Harmony
Create cohesive color schemes that complement your space
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Add white flowers or silver foliage to brighten any scheme
Scale and Proportion
Match plant size to container size for best visual impact
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Consider viewing angle - raised containers need plants visible from below
Seasonal Succession
Plan for continuous color throughout growing seasons
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Use perennials as backbone, swap out annuals seasonally
Container CareMastery
Master these four critical care aspects to ensure your container gardens thrive and produce abundant blooms.
Watering Systems
Most important factor for container success
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Fertilizing Programs
Container plants need more frequent feeding
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Soil Management
Quality potting mix is foundation of success
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Seasonal Maintenance
Regular care keeps containers looking their best
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Container Gardens forEvery Space
Customize your container garden approach based on your specific space constraints and opportunities.
Small Balcony (4x6 feet)
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2-3 large containers plus 4-6 hanging baskets for maximum impact
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Patio (10x12 feet)
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4-6 large containers plus 8-10 smaller accent pots
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Rooftop Garden
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Fewer, larger containers with architectural plants
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Entryway/Front Door
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Matching pair of large containers plus seasonal accents