Container Garden 2

McCoard's Nursery near our home holds classes on Saturdays to teach various gardening topics. I attended one about container gardening two weekends ago. The basic principle to follow for a container is to include something thrilling, something filling, and something spilling. Typically these would be a tall spike or ornamental grass in the center surrounded by flowers that grow vertically, and then trailing petunias or greenery to drape over the side.

I took a different approach following those principles with this container. The thriller is a small fountain that plugs into the only outlet I have outside. The filler is violets that are planted in a section of the fountain bowl. The spiller is Bacopa Sopia Gulliver White Sutera cordata, which I think will also fill in around the fountain. Ht: 2-5: Care: Sun to part shade, prefers good soil; keep evenly moist; trim back as needed. I like how the small, simple flowers keep attention on the water.

My friend, Kelli, did a similar thing with one of her containers. In a large container she placed a small glazed pot on top and filled it all with contrasting colors of pansies. Very pretty.