As some of you may know, I love
container gardening. I like it because the small size allows me to be much more creative in terms of how I add interest. Also, bonus, it's a hell of a lot easier and more manageable than plotting out a whole landscape in my garden (which, sidenote, has a fricking cucumber growing! I am so pleased!). While I've been working on organizing my yard into something more aesthetically pleasing and less weedy, sometimes I just need a quick shot of energy.
That was how I put together this beautiful container garden. I have to admit, at first I was annoyed, because the garden center didn't have many things designed to hold water, and so I was forced to settle for this rather utilitarian plastic planter. I had been envisioning half-barrels with single perfect water lilies, so this was a decided step down.
What I realized, though, once I put together container and the plants I'd chosen, those that enjoy having their feet wet, was that I had a microcosm of a beautiful riverbank. Because of the fronds, it felt very Egyptian to me, so I promptly played up that aspect. Can you see the little marble camel lounging in the shade?
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| There's a pyramid too! |
The management for this garden is almost non-existent. Once the plants were set at proper heights (using tiny upended dishes for those that need more elevation), I filled it up with water, and since then, I've more or less forgotten about it apart from occasionally refilling. I'll probably throw a little compost tea in soon to feed the plants as well. But it sits on my front stoop, bringing a shot of artistry to its rather pedestrian surroundings, and it makes me smile every time I see it.
I'm still dreaming of that half-barrel and water lily, though!
