
In warmer weather, containers really come into their own, with such a wide selection of flowering plants to choose from that are at their very best. From ideas for arrangements to suit large patios and decks to more modest terraces and balconies where space is tight, there are plenty of planting schemes that will work well for you.
The secret is to use a simple mix of colour, texture and form, and containers in a variety of heights and sizes for maximum impact. Whether you like small terracotta pots featuring single flowers or large tubs packed with a range of plants, you'll find inspiration and know-how here on how to create successful colour schemes and planting combinations.
Thrills and spills
Head gardener Josie Lewis works at Sarah Raven's Perch Hill, in East Sussex, and is amazing at getting the right pot combinations. She always considers form and scale, as well as colour, for the best eye-catching containers. Josie suggests sticking with the following formula: 'First choose a thriller - something dominant you love for wow factor. Then go for a filler, which backs up your thriller and is a similar colour. Next comes a pillar to give height and scale. Finally, add a spiller that tumbles over the edge of the pot.'
Low-maintenance blooms
Esta historia es de la edición April 16, 2024 de Woman's Weekly.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición April 16, 2024 de Woman's Weekly.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar

The best of CHIANG MAI
Set in Thailand's mountainous north, this temple-studded city has much to offer

DOG Meet Dog
After being all shook up, Elvis was on a mission

Your wellbeing - PERIMENOPAUSE HIT ME LIKE A MONSTER TRUCK!
LATEST HEALTH SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR MIND AND BODY

Natural ways to a PAIN-FREE LIFE
Ditch the pills and take control of your achy joints and muscles

Super SWAPS
Easy substitutions make these indulgent dishes easier on the cals

A bunch of SUNSHINE
It was spring – time for a fresh start – but was Louise ready?

Daily habits for a healthier HEART
Our heart health can take a dip after menopause and older women are less likely to get the best heart care – here's how to protect yourself

'We've not had an argument in 10 years'
As they head out on a new UK tour, singers Michael Ball and Alfie Boe tell us about the secret to their enduring friendship

The easy way to DECLUTTER
Tips to clear your space from top organisers Lesley Spellman and Ingrid Jansen

Changing a CHILD'S LIFE
Three women open up about the personal journeys that led them to adoption