If you want to create an elaborate garden even in a hardscaped area, all hope is not lost. The usual recourse is to design using pots and planters. But working with extra-large pots and planters can be tricky because they can be huge and difficult to move around. Here are some tips on how to get the best out of your extra large pots and planters.

Choosing the Right Plants for Extra Large Pots

Planting in extra large pots is not the same as planting on the ground. You need to take special attention to the plants that you choose. While most plants will survive in any pot, you need to consider the location of the pot. If you are using extra large planters indoors, you’ll want a plant that doesn’t require a lot of sunlight. You also need to consider the root growth of a plant. You don’t know plants that have vigorous root systems on a fragile pot. For these kinds of plants, we can recommend durable lightweight planters.

Choosing the Right Size Planters

Choose a pot that is large enough to hold the plant that you want for your preferred plant size. Pots that are too small can hinder the growth of plants. However, a pot that is too large isn’t necessarily better. Planting is pot too large for the plant, can retain too much water which can lead to root disease. When considering the height of the pot, make sure that the height of the plant is not more than 50 percent of the height of your planter. Choose just the right size.

Grouping Plants in Extra Large Planters

Because of their size, extra large pots can be used to group various plants in a single pot. This grouping effect can be an attractive addition to a landscape. You can mix and match various foliage, leaf shapes, and plant height. You can let your imagination run wild as the possibilities are endless. Just be careful you don’t crowd them too much that they compete for sunlight and nutrients in the soil.

These are just a few simple tips when working with extra large pots. If you are looking to buy extra large pots, you can check out our ranges here.