If you don’t have a yard, you could fill your balcony and rooms with green gardens.
You’ll find that they’re a breeze to maintain and take minimal upkeep to keep them looking stunning.
We’ve rounded up a range of container garden ideas tohelp you get startedon beautifying your home.
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They’re such an easy way to spruce up your home and front yard.
These are perfect for the spring, showing off purple and pink flowers among some ferns.
A few mini pumpkins have been added along with some autumn berry sprigs.
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Anornamental cabbageis used because they love the cooler weather.
Orange Container Garden
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This container garden embraces the warm months of summer.
Red flowers and plants come together in a stunning combination that plays off the slight color differences.
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This striking container garden features red, purple, and white flowers with some trailing greenery.
A hayrack planter makes alovely window boxthat can be sat in the shade or sun.
These palms can get quite tall, up to 10 feet when planted in a container.
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They make quite the statement with their height and beauty.
Add in some trailing plants and bright blooms to bring a fun flair to the whole look.
Hanging Ferns
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A fern can also look great in a container garden.
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This one fromFunky Junk Interiorsis in a hanging planter that shows it off.
There aremany different types of ferns, and each one is special in its own way.
Add one or a collection of them to your next container garden for a lush touch.
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It makes for a beautiful window box that it’s possible for you to change out with the seasons.
For example, in the summer, swap out the fall decor accents for colorful seashells.
This beginner-friendly building project takes you through the process of creating a pallet-style hanging garden perfect for herbs.
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The herbs she’s planted include basil, cilantro, rosemary, and thearomatic peppermint.
These can be filled with flowers, which are perfect for displaying any spring or summer blooms.
Low trailers like verbena, petunias, and impatiens fill these boxes grown byMy Family Thyme.
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When the weather gets cooler, they can all be replaced by flowers that love the fall weather.
Fill them with flowers in your favorite colors for an added personal touch.
Here, dusty pink and bright yellow flowers make a cheery statement.
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A collection of small flowers is grown in these pots, fitting three to each step.
This one holds a wide variety of foliage and flowers, keeping taller plants towards the center.
double-check tochoose a container garden that has good specslike proper drainage and size.
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Here, their understated beauty is paired with a planter that’s been made out of a log.
The top of the log has been hollowed out, giving them a place to grow.
It makes for an inexpensive and quite beautiful planter that you’ll be proud to put on display.
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This garden is perfect for fall and features flowers and greenery that thrive as the weather gets cooler.
The bright blue of the planter is unexpected, adding a pop of color.
Annual Container Garden
My Family Thymehas a container garden idea that fills a pot full of flowers.
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This group of annuals includes stock, white verbena, and yellow wave petunias.
A metal fence surrounds the plants to keep the critters away.
Choose one or several of them to display your plants.
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These look great inside your home or outside on a fence or shed.
Consider making aDIY plant hangeryourself for a special touch.
They’ll make a lovely addition to your yard and can show off a wide selection of plants.
Wit and Delight
Even plants that are larger with deep roots are welcome here.
Different colors and shapes of containers have been used here with a wide selection of flowers.
All the different colors of green play off each other, complimenting and contrasting each other in different ways.
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There are also various sizes of greenery to provide even more visual interest.
Seed Starters
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Another way to grow a container garden is to start by seed.
It’s affordable and produces a lovely result.
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It can especially be satisfying to see your container gardens grow from almost nothing into something so beautiful.
Bring in adorable decor accents like this garden gnome to bring more character to your outdoor space.
Bright Bulbs
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Another container garden idea is to plant bulbs in them.
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It’s a natural and beautiful way to keep your container garden looking bright all year.
It’s versatile enough to house your favorite flowers or succulents.
A rainbow-themed color scheme has been used here with flowers highlighting every color.
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They’re all placed in black containers to better accentuate all the vibrant hues.
These are placed by a back door, giving you plenty of opportunity to enjoy them.
Spring Container Garden
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Spring is in full swing with this container garden idea.
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Thesespring plants thrive in container gardens.
It’s a wonderful way to invite spring in and ask it to stay.
A white bowl has been used as the vessel, and it’s injected with subtle color.
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Sunpatiens bring in the pink whilefragrant rosemaryand thyme adds a rich green color.
This is a full-sun garden that will give you beauty and some herbs for your next summer meal.
This one includes hellebores andpussy willow which are perfect for spring.
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Experiment with layering various flower types and grouping them to make an eye-catching statement.
Other gardening accessories are also stored on the wooden shelves for easy reach.
Here, simple white pots along with terracotta pots have been used to showcase flowers and plants.
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They’re grouped,and mixed within each other to create a casual yet modern look.
Variegated Ginger
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Variegated ginger is the focus plant in this container garden.
It stands proud and tall with flowers in shades of pink and white trailing underneath it.
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Bright begonias bring out the yellow in the ginger and shine against the dull brick wall.
you could have a transportable herb garden grown in a utensil caddy in just ten minutes.
Choose plants like aromatic rosemary, sage, oregano, parsley, and thyme.
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Here’s a group of them fromProven Winnersthat will take your breath away.
Put them together in groups and they’ll brighten up the whole outside area.
The contrast between the flowers and the clean lines of the rectangular concrete planter creates an intriguing statement.
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The best part is thatCosmos are easy to growand require minimal pruning.
She’s planted agarden of edible flowersthat look beautiful and can add a special touch to any dish.
It keeps your plants off the ground and turns your patio fence into a living work of art.
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A mix oflarge container plantsand smaller ones have been expertly placed on plant stands that show them off.
A trash bag was used as a liner and then pea gravel for drainage.
It was then filled with flowers and greenery including geranium andcreeping jenny plants.
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She then used moss to cover up the visible dirt.
Then petunias, sweet potato vines, andlow-maintenance marigoldswere planted to add some color.
If you repurpose a wooden crate like this one, you’ll save money and do it with style.
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confirm the crate has some drainage and then fill it with potting soil.
Add your flowers and plants to turn any mundane container into a magnificent one.
If you want to personalize it even more, consider staining or painting it with a bright shade.
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Some tall plants give the garden a bold statement while white and pink flowers soften the look.
You’ll want to create an environment that the cacti love by adding rocks and soil.
Feel free to mix in someeasy-to-grown succulentsand aloe, they’ll thrive here as well.
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Any container will do and you’re able to use tomato stacks to help them grow taller.
It’s a wonderful solution for smaller spaces that lack room for an in-ground tomato garden.
This container even features a reservoir for easy watering.
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It’s a vertical tower that’s perfect for a small outdoor space.
Enclosed Terrarium
A Piece of Rainbowshows off a stunning and unique terrarium.
They also make for a beautiful gift.
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To go the extra mile, consider making DIY clay plant labels to bring a final rustic touch.
Bowl of Succulents
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The Blondielockshave created a whimsical container garden of succulents.
It’s a quick, budget-friendly way to dive into container gardening.
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The tall orchid is offset by some small succulents planted at the base of the container.
It makes for a beautiful combination that would work wonderfully as a centerpiece.
It’s a simple container garden that needs a little care to grow and thrive within your home.
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Succulents are the perfect plants for those who are new to gardening since they’re low-maintenance.
It’s an easy project that you’re able to put anywhere to bring some greenery.
They hang on the wall, sit on the counters, and take up some floor space.
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The plants that are hung on the wall instantly elevate the home without taking up too much space.
you could build the box for yourself or pick up an already-built one and attach it to your wall.
Fill the planter with herbs and hang it in your kitchen for quick access when you’re cooking.
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A Piece of Rainbow
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The Roots of Home
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A Beautiful Mess
Garden Betty
A Piece of Rainbow
Bricks ‘n Blooms
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A Beautiful Mess
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A Beautiful Mess
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