Garden Containers

Our editors share picks for the best container plants for colorful, long-lasting container gardens every year. Mix and match these plants for sun and shade.

Here are over 25 beautiful planter ideas! I love looking at what other people have done to inspire me. Different colors, textures and even containers give me ideas for my own flower pots!

Is your garden space limited to a patio or balcony? Grow a portable forest.

If you love the color 'BLUE,' learn about the best blue flowers you can grow in containers!

Growing Hydrangea in pots allows you to move them for greater enjoyment. Look for compact varieties or dwarf Hydrangea types to grow in containers. [CARE INFO]

After putting a call out to our readers to submit their container gardens, we have chosen our winners! See the top designs along with planting plans and tips.

24 designer plant lists for beautiful container garden plantings & colorful mixed flower pots combinations: great patio design & backyard landscape ideas!

Container gardening provides a simple way for you to plant and maintain flowers and foliage, allowing you to easily move them around to spruce up any corner of your space.

Shop our professionally designed planter recipes! Each download comes with a container garden design template, instruction on how to arrange your plants, shopping list, and planting and design tips. Planter recipes are available for spring, summer, fall, and winter!

Creating successful container gardens starts with choosing the right plants. Discover our favorite plants for shady containers or those in full sun.