Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Easy Ways Of Discovering The Best Plant Pots

By Craig Schofield


No garden is perfect without a range of plant pots, holding everything from a fruit tree to sculpted shrub to a few flowers. There are many different kinds of pots, with both conventional and contemporary designs, that it can be hard to discover one which goes with your own garden, and yet can also comfortably hold the plants that you would like to grow there. The traditional plant pot has long been overtaken by a range of alluring, modernist designs that usually feature geometric shapes and big, smooth surfaces. Selecting which of the modern planters will match your garden takes a lot of knowledge and insight.

1) Find Pots That Please

As in most kinds of artwork, you will know what you be fond of in a plant pot. You might be somebody who likes the highly modern, seeking perhaps for a sheer metal pot that is two feet tall, and crafted for a palm or similar large tree. Or you might like a conventional look with antiquated pots, given a texture and glaze which makes them seems to have been in your backyard for decades. Purchase to please yourself and you will always be delighted to have the pot in your garden.

2) Consider your Garden

Look for something that matches your garden's theme - a large patio area might suit huge square planters developed from cement or stone, while a water feature may suit something rounder and highly glazed. There are many unique types and styles of plant pots that you are expected to discover something that suits the entire feel of your garden. However, you can decide to pick something which stands out in the space. A huge, plant-focused backyard might suit a series of metal or industrial-themed containers, for instance.

3) Take Advice

You should even take guidance from a garden designer, or someone who actually works with plant pots. Plants could be difficult to grow in the wrong kind of pot, depending on how much drainage, space and shelter they require. A small garden box won't suit a huge shrub, for instance, while an overly-large pot would dwarf one or two gladioli at the back. The professionals may also be able to advise you regarding wear and tear on the pots - china and glazed pots might be easily damaged, so more sturdy pots could be an alternative. You do not have to go by the advice totally if you don't want to, so if you fall in love with a completely unsuitable pot, purchase it anyway and look for something to go in it.




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