tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768882.post2217946954666790163..comments2024-03-28T06:17:06.977-05:00Comments on MARTHA MOMENTS: Contented ContainersANDREW RITCHIEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527048900781045398noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768882.post-91419056110054232172010-03-10T09:24:14.717-05:002010-03-10T09:24:14.717-05:00I'm with you, Ailsa. It can be a fun challenge...I'm with you, Ailsa. It can be a fun challenge to get some really interesting pairings but it can also be satisfying to have one, single beautiful plant to showcase. It's also nice mixing several one-plant pots with one or two multi-plant pots for contrast.ANDREW RITCHIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07527048900781045398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768882.post-6116949976093342232010-03-09T22:31:02.756-05:002010-03-09T22:31:02.756-05:00Lovely plantings. I must say though that I am mov...Lovely plantings. I must say though that I am moving away from overly complicated combinations. As I get older (!) I seem to be craving simpler displays, so that my containers now have no more than 2 or 3 plants/colours in each, mostly contrasting foliage colours, texture and form. I find it more soothing and more of a challenge to find the perfect combinations. What do you think Andrew?Ailsahttp://www.hortusurbanus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768882.post-4959058662917191742010-03-08T18:39:06.983-05:002010-03-08T18:39:06.983-05:00Yes, Renee, that's what inspired this post. I ...Yes, Renee, that's what inspired this post. I love the gardening issue. It always gets me back into the soil - even if it's potted soil!ANDREW RITCHIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07527048900781045398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768882.post-42281405285923576632010-03-08T14:45:45.976-05:002010-03-08T14:45:45.976-05:00I love container gardening as well! Especially for...I love container gardening as well! Especially for herbs and small fruit. Did you see her "do it yourself" planters in the March issue of MSL? I'm so there. -ReneeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com