Celebrate the greenest holiday on the planet with festive container gardens! Container gardens are an easy way to decorate your home for any occasion. Keep calm and shamrock on with your green-themed creations. Here are some helpful tips to get you started!
GREEN-THEMED CONTAINER GARDENS WITH FOLIAGE
STEP ONE: ADD POTTING SOIL
First, select your favorite green pottery. At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have a variety of premium pottery perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day décor! Your new creation will contain lots of fresh herbs, fill your container with Calloway’s Organic Container Potting Soil, leaving room for your plants. Calloway’s Organic Potting Soil is made from the highest quality organic ingredients and is ideal for all potted plants, container gardens, herb and vegetable gardens, indoor plants, and hanging baskets.
STEP TWO: ADD THE THRILLER
Next, add your Thriller. The Thriller plant will be a large, dramatic, and taller option. It is the upright focal point in your container and can either be a flowering or foliage plant. Depending on where your container will be displayed, you can either place your Thriller in the center, if your container will be viewed from all sides. If only visible from the front, place it in the back.
Create a natural look and color scheme with fragrant lavender as the Thriller plant. Try Goodwin Creek Organic Lavender for its decadent scent and silvery, upright foliage.
STEP THREE: ADD THE FILLER
After you plant the Thriller, it is time to add your Filler. The Filler selections should be medium-sized plants to make the container look full. Place your Fillers around the Thriller or in front of the Thriller plant.
Plant for luck with shamrocks! Explore the bright green beauty of Oxalis Shamrock. Shamrock plants are easy to grow and maintain. Plus, they are super festive for the upcoming holiday!
STEP FOUR: ADD THE SPILLER
Finally, complete your creation with the Spiller. The Spillers are trailing plants that hang over the edge of the container. Choose a low growing herb like fresh Thyme. Thyme is fragrant and a perennial staple to any herb garden.
Water in your plants thoroughly and enjoy your extra green container garden!
GREEN-THEMED CONTAINER GARDENS WITH FLOWERS
STEP ONE: ADD POTTING SOIL
Fill your container with Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil, leaving room for the plants. Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil is made from the highest quality ingredients, ideal for all potted plants and container gardens!
STEP TWO: ADD THE THRILLER
Next, add your Thriller. Geraniums are the perfect Thriller because of their upright and bold blooms.
STEP THREE: ADD THE FILLER
Next, add the Filler. Try Purple Shamrock for your Filler selection. The clover-shaped leaves shine in shades of burgundy. The foliage is complimented by delicate blooms. Did you know the leaves fold up at night and re-open again in the morning light?
To round out your container and provide contrast, try Petunias for your Filler plant. Petunias are one of the most popular blooms for spring. They are known for their bright, rich, trumpet-like blossoms. With a long flowering period, you can enjoy Petunias throughout the season. They are easy to grow and available in a rainbow of delightful colors.
After you are finished planting, water in your plants thoroughly and set your lucky planter out on display!
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CARE TIPS:
Feed your plants to keep them happy and healthy. Try Calloway’s Premium Flower Food on your flower creation, or for your herb-themed garden, use Calloway’s Natural Lawn & Garden Food. Use as directed for your gardening success.
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At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have everything you need to update your container gardens for spring! Shop our community stores or shop online for Curbside Pickup or Delivery!
Stop by today and explore our entire selection of premium plants, pottery, soils, and more! Have questions? Ask our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals; they are here to help!
