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Clever Container Gardening Ideas

With a little imagination, you can fashion container gardens from unexpected sources.

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When it comes to choosing containers for your plants, why opt for the typical terra-cotta pot? A wealth of more intriguing objects is just waiting to be transformed into creative container gardens. For inspiration, search everything from gardening magazines to your own kitchen cupboards, garage, and basement. They're sure to yield a host of creative possibilities -- decorative urns, watering cans, wooden crates, old milk cans, tins, half barrels, even an old pair of boots.

Planted with enchanting floral displays, these objects take on renewed life and invigorate our outdoor spaces. A hollowed tree trunk packed with a stunning array of annuals creates a colorful focal point, while a weathered pair of boots overflowing with striking succulent rosettes lends intrigue to an otherwise overlooked spot. And a basket brimming with blooms adds instant charm to any area.

When choosing containers, remember that they need proper drainage to prosper. Drill drainage holes in the bottom of your planter. Then layer pebbles or shards from broken terra-cotta pots on the bottom to prevent the plant's roots from clogging the holes. With these guidelines in mind, you're ready to start crafting your own creative container garden. Read on for some ideas to spark your imagination.


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