Admit it: your house might not be the dumpiest on the street, but it could probably use a little pick-me-up. It doesn’t take much to spruce up your house and add a little extra curb appeal, especially through container gardening. Outdoor planters are a fantastic and easy way to add a little extra oomph and increase your home’s curb appeal.
The front door can speak volumes about a house – it’s where visitors get their first impression of your home and the people inside. Outdoor planters can add a touch of life to the entryway to make your home more inviting and warm. When decorating around the front door, symmetry is key. Add a tall planter box, to either side of your front door with bright flowers or tall leafy plants. If you have steps line them to your front door with smaller planter containers in coordinating plants and flowers. Choose plants that fit with the overall style and feel of your home, such as short canna lilies for a modern home or petunias and geraniums for a more traditional style.
Any container will do remembering the larger the better. Large containers need less water which does not dry out fast and plants will grow better. An old stock tank, whiskey barrel, or fancy ceramic planters will work. Make sure the pot has a drainage hole so you will not get root rot. You can add a solar light in the middle for night décor.
As for plants, is your container going to be in the sun or shade and plant accordingly? Plant one or more tall plants in the middle depending on the size or if the pot goes against a background, plant the taller plants to the back. Get a few trialing plants for the edges then plant mid-size plants between the tall plants and the vining plants.