A great way to enhance your front door, outdoor living area, path, garage, pretty much any area outside is with outdoor pots. Arranging them in clusters of three or five or even just one, can significantly enhance the visual appeal of your outdoor space.
When planning in clusters, it’s essential to consider the aesthetics of both the pots and the plants they contain. Using a variety of pot sizes and coordinating colours can create a harmonious and dynamic display that draws the eye and adds interest to any outdoor space.
Firstly, choose pots of varying heights and diameters to add depth and dimension to your arrangement. A common approach is to use three different sizes: small, medium, and large. These sizes can be arranged in a triangular pattern for a balanced look or staggered at different heights for a more dynamic feel.
Selecting pots in complementary colours is key so they have unity and simplicity.
Earthy tones like terracotta, deep greens, and natural stone can provide a timeless, classic look, while bold colours like cobalt blue, vibrant red, or sunny yellow can add a playful, contemporary touch. When grouping the pots, ensure that the colours do not clash; instead, they should complement each other and the surrounding environment.
Once you have your pots sorted next think about the plants. To achieve a balanced look, think of a thriller plant. This plant serves as the focal point and is either placed in the largest pot or in each pot. This plant could be a tallish grass, small tree or topiary – this plant adds the height and drama to your pots.
Then comes the filler plant – this plant should complement the thriller without overshadowing it. Fillers should harmonize in colour with the spillers and tall plants, creating a cohesive look.
This could be some annuals to add pops of colour that you can change every season, or something as simple as some tall mondo grass. Fillers should harmonise in colour with the spillers and tall plants, creating a cohesive look.
And lastly comes the spiller plant which will soften the edges of your pots and hang over the edge, the key is to select spillers that contrast in texture and colour with the fillers and tall plants, ensuring they stand out while still complementing the overall arrangement.
Plant all three plants in the pots or one in each, either way it will enhance the look of our outdoor space with a stunning and balanced display.
