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Colorful Curb Appeal with a Container Garden

I'm always ready to get outside and beautify my space as soon as spring rolls around. You can completely transform an outdoor space and add colorful touches just by using containers! Containers are the perfect solution for the money conscious or the small space gardener. They come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and even textures. They allow you to get creative and use your imagination to design your very own welcoming space. Continue reading to learn how I added some colorful curb appeal with Monrovia plants!

I'm always ready to get outside and beautify my space as soon as spring rolls around. You can completely transform an outdoor space and add colorful touches just by using containers! Containers are the perfect solution for the money conscious or the small space gardener. They come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and even textures. They allow you to get creative and use your imagination to design your very own welcoming space. Continue reading to learn how I added some colorful curb appeal with Monrovia plants!

I'm always ready to get outside and beautify my space as soon as spring rolls around. You can completely transform an outdoor space and add colorful touches just by using containers! Containers are the perfect solution for the money conscious or the small space gardener. They come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and even textures. They allow you to get creative and use your imagination to design your very own welcoming space. Continue reading to learn how I added some colorful curb appeal with Monrovia plants!

Create With Color

I headed over to my local Lowe's and purchased some different varieties of vibrant Monrovia plants. I live in zone 6a New England, so right around this time of year, the garden centers get in all of these gorgeous plants. I get so excited when shopping. It can be hard to drag me away from the fantastic flowers in front of me. Monrovia has such a large selection of both perennials and annuals to choose from each year. The great part about creating a container garden is putting together your very own design. It's all up to you!

I like to mix and match, sticking to a color scheme while adding different textures to add visual interest. I am drawn to the thriller, filler, spiller method. I choose one or two tall plants for thriller, a couple plants that fill the pot that are medium sized, and plants with a trailing habit. The plants with a trailing habit will start out small when you purchase them. They will eventually start spilling over the edge, creating a bit of romance and elegance.

Sensational Selections

I picked out some vibrant varieties to liven up my outdoor space. I decided to add Blue Eyed Beauty African Daisy, Mega Revolution Gerbera Daisy, Dahlinova Hypnotica Dahlias, Darla Daiscia and Golden Variegated Sweet Flag to my containers. All of these plants can be purchased at Monrovia's online store. Once you order your plants, you can have them delivered to the garden center of your choice!

I'm always drawn to Monrovia's plants. Being an avid gardener, I really appreciate the high-quality plants they offer. They all look so healthy with big bountiful blooms and vibrant foliage. Perennials and shrubs hold up to the test of time and thrive year after year. I love how you can enter in your zip code here to help you find the perfect plant for your specific climate. Give it a try!

Blue Eyed Beauty African Daisy This bold annual is waterwise with a compact, mounding habit making it perfect for containers. It's also great for hillside, border and mass plantings. Make sure to remove spent blooms to encourage new growth. With some upkeep, you can enjoy it's showy, blue-eyed blooms all season long.

Blue Eyed Beauty African Daisy This bold annual is waterwise with a compact, mounding habit making it perfect for containers. It's also great for hillside, border and mass plantings. Make sure to remove spent blooms to encourage new growth. With some upkeep, you can enjoy it's showy, blue-eyed blooms all season long.

Monrovia provides everything a gardener needs to know about the variety of plant you choose right on the tag. You can also find out more details by visiting the website!

Blue Eyed Beauty African Daisy This bold annual is waterwise with a compact, mounding habit making it perfect for containers. It's also great for hillside, border and mass plantings. Make sure to remove spent blooms to encourage new growth. With some upkeep, you can enjoy it's showy, blue-eyed blooms all season long.

Blue Eyed Beauty African Daisy
This bold annual is waterwise with a compact, mounding habit making it perfect for containers. It's also great for hillside, border and mass plantings. Make sure to remove spent blooms to encourage new growth. With some upkeep, you can enjoy it's showy, blue-eyed blooms all season long.

-Light: Full sun
-Blooms: Spring, Summer, Fall
-Zone: 7-11
-Height: 10-14"

 

Mega Revolution Gerbera Daisy This annual plant is sure to add a pop of color to any container and attract attention. It is heat tolerant and deer resistant. These extremely large and cheerful flowers look lovely in beds, borders and cutting gardens.

Mega Revolution Gerbera Daisy This annual plant is sure to add a pop of color to any container and attract attention. It is heat tolerant and deer resistant. These extremely large and cheerful flowers look lovely in beds, borders and cutting gardens.

Mega Revolution Gerbera Daisy This annual plant is sure to add a pop of color to any container and attract attention. It is heat tolerant and deer resistant. These extremely large and cheerful flowers look lovely in beds, borders and cutting gardens.

Mega Revolution Gerbera Daisy
This annual plant is sure to add a pop of color to any container and attract attention. It is heat tolerant and deer resistant. These extremely large and cheerful flowers look lovely in beds, borders and cutting gardens. 

-Light: Full sun
-Blooms: Spring, Summer, Fall
-Zone: 10-11
-Height: 8-12"

Dahlinova Hypnotica Dahlias This annual plant boasts profuse and colorful blooms. Dahlias are actually one of my favorite flowers. I look forward to them every year! They come in a wide variety of colors and have very large, lavish flowers that will knock your socks right off. You can feature them in a border, container or cutting garden. They attract butterflies and bloom all season long.

Dahlinova Hypnotica Dahlias This annual plant boasts profuse and colorful blooms. Dahlias are actually one of my favorite flowers. I look forward to them every year! They come in a wide variety of colors and have very large, lavish flowers that will knock your socks right off. You can feature them in a border, container or cutting garden. They attract butterflies and bloom all season long.

Dahlinova Hypnotica Dahlias This annual plant boasts profuse and colorful blooms. Dahlias are actually one of my favorite flowers. I look forward to them every year! They come in a wide variety of colors and have very large, lavish flowers that will knock your socks right off. You can feature them in a border, container or cutting garden. They attract butterflies and bloom all season long.

Dahlinova Hypnotica Dahlias This annual plant boasts profuse and colorful blooms. Dahlias are actually one of my favorite flowers. I look forward to them every year! They come in a wide variety of colors and have very large, lavish flowers that will knock your socks right off. You can feature them in a border, container or cutting garden. They attract butterflies and bloom all season long.

Dahlinova Hypnotica Dahlias
This annual plant boasts profuse and colorful blooms. Dahlias are actually one of my favorite flowers. I look forward to them every year! They come in a wide variety of colors and have very large, lavish flowers that will knock your socks right off. You can feature them in a border, container or cutting garden. They attract butterflies and bloom all season long.

-Light: Full sun
-Blooms: Spring, Summer, Fall
-Zone: 9-11
-Height: 12-18"

 Darla Daiscia This annual plant has a gorgeous mounding and trailing habit. It looks lovely in both container and rock gardens. It features a soft, free-flowering colorful spread that will enhance any garden.

 Darla Daiscia This annual plant has a gorgeous mounding and trailing habit. It looks lovely in both container and rock gardens. It features a soft, free-flowering colorful spread that will enhance any garden.

 Darla Daiscia This annual plant has a gorgeous mounding and trailing habit. It looks lovely in both container and rock gardens. It features a soft, free-flowering colorful spread that will enhance any garden.

 Darla Daiscia
This annual plant has a gorgeous mounding and trailing habit. It looks lovely in both container and rock gardens. It features a soft, free-flowering colorful spread that will enhance any garden.

-Light: Partial to full sun
-Blooms: Spring, Summer, Fall
-Zone: 10-11
-Height: 10-12"

Golden Variegated Sweet Flag This perennial looks lovely in containers, borders, water gardens and makes a great ground cover. It is deer resistant and perfect for adding texture and color. Will attract attention to any shady area, and the golden yellow dramatic foliage can brighten up any container.

Golden Variegated Sweet Flag This perennial looks lovely in containers, borders, water gardens and makes a great ground cover. It is deer resistant and perfect for adding texture and color. Will attract attention to any shady area, and the golden yellow dramatic foliage can brighten up any container.

Golden Variegated Sweet Flag This perennial looks lovely in containers, borders, water gardens and makes a great ground cover. It is deer resistant and perfect for adding texture and color. Will attract attention to any shady area, and the golden yellow dramatic foliage can brighten up any container.

Golden Variegated Sweet Flag
This perennial looks lovely in containers, borders, water gardens and makes a great ground cover. It is deer resistant and perfect for adding texture and color. Will attract attention to any shady area, and the golden yellow dramatic foliage can brighten up any container. 

-Light: Partial to full sun
-Features: Slowly spreading
-Zones: 5-11
-Height: 10"

I received inspiration for my container project by visiting Monrovia's Grow Beautifully blog which is filled with great how-to's and tips. Here are the most important things when creating a container garden.

Containers With Curb Appeal

I received inspiration for my container project by visiting Monrovia's Grow Beautifully blog which is filled with great how-to's and tips. Here are the most important things when creating a container garden. 

Select different heights & colors when choosing containers to create visual interest.

•Select different heights & colors when choosing containers to create visual interest.

•Fill your pots with quality soil specifically made for containers. Don't use just regular old soil from your garden.
It isn't filled with the proper nutrients to sustain healthy plants throughout the season.

Fill your pots with quality soil specifically made for containers. Don't use just regular old soil from your garden.  It isn't filled with the proper nutrients to sustain healthy plants throughout the season.

•Make sure your plants receive the proper amount of light. Combine plants that need the same amount of light.

•Keep the thriller, spiller and filler method in mind when choosing plants. 

Keep the thriller, spiller and filler method in mind when choosing plants.

•Make sure to remove faded blooms regularly to keep flowers blooming strong.

•It's very important to fertilize your plants regularly, especially in the hot summer months. 

It's very important to fertilize your plants regularly, especially in the hot summer months.

•Never be afraid to replace some plants as the season progresses. Some flowers can peter out over time, and that's perfectly normal. Just gently remove the plant, and add in some late season bloomers.

Never be afraid to replace some plants as the season progresses. Some flowers can peter out over time, and that's perfectly normal. Just gently remove the plant, and add in some late season bloomers.

 

If you are looking to have a successful gardening season, sign up to receive  Monrovia's newsletter. They will keep you up to date with what's in bloom and provide you with a wealth of information. Giving your home a quick makeover is so easy. Colorful details really make all the difference! Add some of Monrovia's premium plants, and you will instantly transform any space. Make your yard inviting and the perfect place to entertain guests this summer. It only takes less than an hour to create an eye-catching container garden. Have a colorful season and happy gardening! 


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I'm always ready to get outside and beautify my space as soon as spring rolls around. You can completely transform an outdoor space and add colorful touches just by using containers! Containers are the perfect solution for the money conscious or the small space gardener. They come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and even textures. They allow you to get creative and use your imagination to design your very own welcoming space. Continue reading to learn how I added some colorful curb appeal with Monrovia plants!


 

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  • Reply
    Ali Rost
    May 14, 2017 at 6:56 pm

    I love container gardens! While we have a bigger, more traditional garden, I still have lots of pretty pots around filled with herbs. They make me happy every time I look at them

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    Jeanine
    May 14, 2017 at 5:22 pm

    I am really dying for a garden or just some pretty potted plants and flowers for outside. This would be great to do!

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    Blythe Alpern
    May 14, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    I’m not the biggest gardener though I wish I was. I love seeing pots filled with a mix of flowers and plants. There is something so relaxing and engaging about a little-potted garden.

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    Cindy Ingalls
    May 14, 2017 at 3:10 pm

    Adding some color amongst the greenery really does play up your curb appeal. I love the planters you created. They are so vivid and full of life.

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    MELANIE EDJOURIAN
    May 14, 2017 at 2:18 pm

    The flowers look lovey and are perfect for brightening up the garden especially when it’s grey outside. I need to add some colour to our garden too.

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    Elizabeth O.
    May 14, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    These are all beautiful ideas! It’s always nice to add more color to your home especially to your garden. I think Spring will always be the perfect season to start!

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    Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh
    May 14, 2017 at 11:21 am

    Beautiful flowers! We are just now really starting to use flowers in our landscape. I’ve been more of a greenery person, but am finding that flowers really add something special.

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    Tereza
    May 14, 2017 at 4:17 am

    I’m literally just about to pop out to tend to our garden a little, we have been away for 2 weeks so the grass is going crazy! You’ve picked some beautiful flowers! xx

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    Erin
    May 13, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    Your containers are so beautiful! Love the colors your selected and how well everything goes together. I may try this for Mother’s Day weekend. Thanks for the inspo!

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    Cait Weingartner
    May 13, 2017 at 1:36 pm

    These are so beautiful! Both your choice of containers, and the lovely flower combinations you’ve selected to plant in them. I really love your gardening flare!

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    Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie
    May 13, 2017 at 12:39 pm

    So pretty! I love the idea of a container garden, especially filled with dahlias! They’re one of my favorite flowers!!

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    roxy
    May 13, 2017 at 11:39 am

    These are so very pretty! I can’t wait to have outdoor space for a garden again, bookmarking this article so I can some back to it when it’s time!

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    Angela Tolsma
    May 13, 2017 at 9:24 am

    Love the Gerber daisy! I am obsessed with plants and everything I have is in pots because we live in an apartment. Gotta work with what you have and I still want plants!

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    Seattle Travel Blogger
    May 13, 2017 at 9:00 am

    I like the colorful container shrub bed look.
    I like any looks that are different than the norm.
    For example, my dad actually plants a garden of vegetables instead of the typical shrub bed plants at his house.

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    Dana
    May 13, 2017 at 8:52 am

    I love finding pretty pots to put my flowers in! You’ve got excellent taste in your flowers! I especially love the Dahlinova Hypnotica Dahlias.

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