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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
    Andrea Bai
    May 15, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    All of your flowers are absolutely gorgeous! I love container gardens for beautiful blooms!

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    Elise Cohen Ho
    May 15, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    The African Daisy is absolutely stunning. I will have to find out what zone I am in.

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    Vee
    May 15, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    I love growing unique flowers, and that blue eyed daisy is super cute. I have a lot of spare pots sitting around, time to pot up some flowers for the front yard 🙂

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    Gillian
    May 15, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    I love those daisies. I appreciate how using the same color flowers in all the pots ties the variety of pots together. Very nice.

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    Whitney Bond
    May 15, 2017 at 7:43 pm

    Those daisies are beautiful! You’ve definitely inspired me to go do some gardening next weekend!

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    Hannah E.
    May 15, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    I am a seed fanatic and collector. I have never heard of Monrovia before. You can bet that I am heading to your link asap to check out the wicked cool selection. Thank you!

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    HilLesha O'Nan
    May 15, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    How gorgeous! I enjoy gardening, but I haven’t had a chance to work on it this year since I have been busy. However, I plan on doing so later on this month!

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    Rachel @ My Urban Oven
    May 15, 2017 at 11:47 am

    You did a great job with these pots! I love all the color, and love that you added a spike, that is my must in a flower pot!

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    Brittany
    May 15, 2017 at 10:30 am

    Oooh these are absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors and how pretty they are! I don’t have a green thumb though so I’d have to try my best to keep them alive!

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    Nikki
    May 15, 2017 at 9:20 am

    Wow these are so pretty!! Ok now I know my spring goal for next year! I am finally going to clear out the beds around the front of my house and re-do them. I wont have time this year before fall, but it desperately needs it haha.

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    Kari
    May 15, 2017 at 9:18 am

    Very fun! I’m container gardening this year too. We are moving and had to think outside the box.:)

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    Donah @ SJB
    May 15, 2017 at 7:37 am

    You are having a golden hand there. I mean, it is so hard to get results from gardening, I am the person who would be so happy to see blooms from my flowers since I seldom see it. But in your case, it seems that it is so easy for you to see buds from all of your plants. I for sure like all your beautiful containers, and the way you made them look even prettier there but I appreciate more on how good you are in gardening. I would love to know the secrets. 🙂

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    Dawn McAlexander
    May 14, 2017 at 10:05 pm

    Oh, such pretty flowers! I would love to have a container garden out front of my house. We have some greenery, but some color would be great.

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    Amber Nelson
    May 14, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    How beautiful! I am loving this time of year…so many beautiful colors..and tons of flowers!

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    Agnes
    May 14, 2017 at 7:22 pm

    Unfortunately I live in a townhouse so don’t have any space to grow anything. I cant wait till we buy our home so I can beautify my space with plants too.

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