Maximize Your Small Space with Stunning Fall Planters

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Turn your tiny space into a fall wonderland! Learn how to maximize your square footage with gorgeous planter designs and seasonal blooms.

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Whether you keep your container gardens simple or create something more elaborate, they are the perfect addition for small spaces both indoors and in outdoor living spaces.

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Choosing Your Pot It’s important to determine what style, color, and size containers you are using before purchasing plants. Choose larger containers because they don't dry out as quickly making them easier to care for.

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Selecting Fall Plants Next, choose your plants. When creating an elaborate container garden, consider the container design technique: thriller, filler, and spiller while shopping. Fall annuals are a great option, but you can also use perennials too if desired.

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While shopping at the nursery for garden plants, play around with different plants and flowers using this technique to see what colors and textures look best.

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Ensure Drainage Make sure your container has drainage holes before planting and add fresh potting soil. Your plants need it as nutrients wash out of containers every time you water.

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Thriller Filler Spiller When the container is ready for planting, start stuffing it with the thriller, filler, and spiller planting technique. Start with taller plants (thriller) then add your filler and spiller plants to get a unique look.

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While working, step back a few times to see that the container has symmetry, balance, and fullness. Fall is a short growing season, so stuff planters until there no room left in a pot to get a full look.

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Follow along to learn more about fall garden design and their care in containers.

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