{"id":18266,"date":"2021-04-28T01:00:15","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T05:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crescentgarden.com\/?p=18266"},"modified":"2023-05-23T18:54:48","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T22:54:48","slug":"create-a-small-spring-container-with-a-big-personality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crescentgarden.com\/blog\/create-a-small-spring-container-with-a-big-personality\/","title":{"rendered":"Create a Small, Spring Container with a Big Personality"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who ever said small garden containers had to be boring or lack personality? Your 10-inch, 12-inch, or even smaller planters can make a bold statement even though they may not have the same growing space when compared to their larger cousins. This spring season you can create a bright, cheery flower display full of color, beauty and personality in one of your smaller planters.<\/p>\n

Find the Perfect Container Gardening Spot<\/h2>\n

Small containers are beneficial for so many reasons, mainly due to the fact that they can fit just about anywhere. They tuck into spaces otherwise too tight for a large planter, like a dark corner, or placed in front of or between several, larger containers. Adding pops of color and vertical interest, these small planters complement taller containers, fit perfectly in small space gardens or balconies, and feel right at home as accent points for walkways and entrances. Their individual personalities will shine depending on how you use them and where they are placed.<\/p>\n

Small, Spring Containers with Big Personalities<\/h2>\n

Get ready to meet the \u201cpersonalities!\u201d Depending on your color preferences, favorite flowers, and plant care comfort level, create a small planter full of character and color. Choosing from a range of a large grouping of plants to just one solo plant in a container, the flowers colors, foliage, and textures are really the stars of the show.<\/p>\n

Each container gardening idea in this article features spring bloomers (or sometimes late winter bloomers, depending on your zone) that are grouped due to their similar sun, water, soil, and temperature needs, which is crucial for their best health. But don\u2019t worry, you\u2019ll learn more about the importance of grouping the right plants together later in the article after choosing your container personality.<\/p>\n

To create each container, you will need:<\/p>\n