Question by mistify: Do you have any tips for creating an assortment of plants in a container?
I live in zone 5 and am looking to place a container on my front poarch which gets afternoon sun (west facing). How do I created the appropriate planting environment (gravel, potting soil, etc)? Any suggestions for a mix of trillers, fillers and spillers (leafy and/or flowering plants)? I am a beginner gardener. If you have any links to pics of plants or flowers, it would be appreciated.
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Answer by ajtjkj888
It sounds like you know what you are doing: Make sure your pot has some drainage. Make sure your plants have similar water and sun needs (probably full sun, if you planter is not going to be under any eaves.) Then go for colors that will look good with your house color. Now the fun part: combine textures, shapes, heights, dark and light. You may not get it right the first year, that’s okay! Growing plants is all about learning and experimenting. Just remember to make some notes in the fall, because over the winter, you can forget a lot!
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