Easy Container Garden Ideas To Spruce Up Your Outdoor Spaces

Do you dream of vibrant and inviting outdoor spaces overflowing with color and creativity? Adding container gardens is a budget-friendly and versatile solution for outdoor decor! With a little creativity and these easy container garden ideas, you can transform your patio, porch, or any outdoor space into a flourishing oasis. With many planting container options, you can let your imagination soar as you spruce up your outdoor spaces.

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Pinterest Challenge

Today’s article is part of the monthly Pinterest Challenge hosted by Cindy at County Road 407. This month’s inspiration photo comes from Carlene at Organized Clutter. Her rustic container garden idea really speaks to my vintage-loving heart. If you are joining me from Marty at A Stroll Thru Life, welcome. I know you were so inspired by her Spring Container Gardening Tips

What Is A Container Garden?

As the name indicates, a container garden is where plants, flowers, herbs, or vegetables are planted in a container instead of directly in the ground.

What Are The Benefits of a Container Garden?

Here are some benefits of planting containers with flowers, herbs, or vegetables.

• One of the best benefits of container gardening is you only need room for a planter or pot to begin your gardening journey.
• Your plants are mobile. You can move them to help decorate different areas around your home, avoid excess sunlight, or make watering easier.
• Require less water than in-ground plants. However, plants can dry out much quicker in pots, so be cautious.
• You can create vignettes with your plants to help decorate your outdoor spaces. Decorative planters and containers add to the decorative aesthetic of your spaces.
• You have more control over the soil, and pest control is easier.

Container Garden Ideas For Outdoor Decor

By gathering several planting containers filled with spring and summer blooms, you can create stunning outdoor decor displays.

Add visual interest to your container gardens by mixing the planting containers with other garden elements.

Display your flowers at varying levels using plant stands, chairs, and stools to create interest.

The antique reclaimed church window provides the perfect backdrop for a flower container garden display. A collection of clay pots and saucers houses the flowers and adds visual interest to the window box garden just outside my workshop door.

Potting Bench Container Garden Ideas

The potting bench is another spot that is filled with container garden ideas. Not only is it handy for planting containers, but I love to decorate it with outdoor decor.

Rustic Herb Container Garden

A rustic metal tray is filled with clay pots filled with fresh herbs. The herbs make a charming display for the potting bench outdoor decor.

As the plants begin to grow, they can be transplanted into larger containers or placed in the ground.

Indoor Herb Container Garden

You can also begin an herb container garden indoors before spring planting. These thrift store green enamelware pots make charming planting containers. For more details, see How To Start An Indoor Herb Garden in Winter.

Container Garden Ideas for Planting Containers

You can create a container garden using many household items as well as purchased planters.

I love using concrete planters, clay pots, galvanized buckets, and colorful ceramic planters around the property for outdoor decor.

Old galvanized tubs create stunning container garden ideas, and I have them scattered throughout our landscape and around the porch.

Brad and I made some tall faux galvanized planters for the front porch to use as container gardens. You can see the DIY planter tutorial to make your own.

If you like the look of old vintage terra cotta pots, you can easily create these faux-aged clay pots in minutes. Check out Easy DIY To Age New Clay Pots

I recently shared these large planters that we rescued from the roadside trash. In order to make them work with my container garden ideas, I used this faux finish technique to give them an aged concrete appearance.

Where To Display Container Gardens

Container gardens are a versatile way to add beauty and life to any space. Here are some suggestions for where to display them:

Around the entrance: Porch, Patio, or Deck. Place container gardens near your doorway or porch to create a welcoming atmosphere. Line your walkway or steps with containers filled with bright flowers or interesting foliage to make a good first impression. Container gardens can also define spaces on your patio or deck. Create an herb or vegetable garden for easy access.

Surround a seating area: Place potted plants and flowers next to lounge chairs and outdoor seating areas to provide outdoor decorations.

By a window: Place a pot of flowering plants on a windowsill to brighten up your indoor space. Add a window box garden to your kitchen window filled with herbs or flowers.

Hanging baskets: Hanging baskets are a great way to add vertical interest to your porch or patio. They are also ideal for small spaces, as they don’t take up any floor space.

On a balcony: If you have a balcony, container gardens are a perfect way to add a touch of nature to your outdoor space. Choose plants that can tolerate wind and sun exposure.

An unexpected spot: Don’t be afraid to get creative with the placement of your container gardens. Use a ladder to hold several planting containers, and place them on a chair or stool to give them height.

Related Articles

Here are some related articles that you may enjoy.

• How To Make A Potting Bench More Efficient
• DIY Faux Concrete Planters Tutorial
• How To Build A DIY Greenhouse
• How To Age New Clay Pots Tutorial

Pinterest Challenge

Now it’s time to hop over and see more container garden inspiration. Your next stop is my friend Carol at Bluesky At Home with her tips on Using Green Plants In Your Home.

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