Choosing and Combining Plants for Container Gardens

Published on January 18, 2026

When it comes to gardening in containers, you’re pretty much free⁠—as long as you give your plants enough space that they require to thrive. And although art is free too, there are a few rules that you might want to consider to ensure that your container garden appeals as generally pleasing.

These are the following:

  • Create contrast and balance
  • Keep color in mind
  • Build bones and focal points
  • Tall focal points or solo performers
  • Filler plants for containers
  • Trailing plants for containers

Read the full article here: https://www.thespruce.com/choosing-and-combining-plants-for-container-gardens-1402062