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Most plants demand center stage. A stunning annual such as a wave petunia or a tall, stately spike can function as a focal point to a flowerpot. Focal point plantings can be placed in the center of the container or toward the front or rear based on the height of the plant. Add other plants to complement the focal point planting. With this method, the gardener builds outward from the focal point with contrasting colors of foliage or blooms.
Single focal point plantings can also occur by creating a uniform flowerpot. In this case, gardeners include the exact same color, type and size of plant throughout the pot. This creates a mass of color surrounded by uniform leaves and stems. Instead of creating a boring planter, uniform pot planting designs creates a full-bodied planter with dramatic impact. - Round flowerpots beg for a symmetrical design. The greatest part about being a gardener is the ability to express yourself. Regardless of your flowerpot's shape, you can play with height, color and texture to your heart's content. Mix up your plants, taking the design out of balance. Place taller plants at various spots rather than at the back or center. Remember that outdoor flowerpots are viewed from many angles. Use asymmetrical designs to make every angle interesting.
- Nothing should stop the gardener from creating a symmetrical design, which soothes the eye and blends the flowers with the existing landscape. Balancing a design involves treating each side of the flowerpot equally with the same type and number of plants. A balanced flowerpot design also incorporates focal points such as a taller plant in the center surrounded by a ring of low-growing plantings. Using balance in outdoor flowerpot planting designs offers the gardener a way to create beautiful outdoor planters with minimal design elements and plenty of impact.
