Sunday Urns

I am up to my elbows in concrete mess and don't have a ton of time today to write and so I thought I would share some Sunday Urns.

I love urns.  I am always looking for new ideas for them and I thought I would share some that I have found.  I haven't copied any exactly but they sure are inspirational.  It really helps me when I am off to the nursery and my mind goes totally blank. (Which is nearly every time I go.)

The ones on the left are for mostly sun and the one on the right for shade.  I really liked the idea of the pussy willows stuck in the arrangement.  I did the same thing last year but I don't think it looked anywhere as nice.  I love those red and green tropical plants....looks great with the red front door.

Honestly, there are so many great gardeners out there.  It makes taking a walk so much fun to see what everyone is up to.

My favorite container gardening book is by P. Allen Smith called Container Gardens.  I like his easy going style.  Nothing too fussy but the arrangements are really lush.  It also helps me to know about how many plants to use.  In the past I wasn't using enough and my arrangements just ended up looking kind of sad and empty.  Right now he is my favorite gardening writer.  I really need someone to hold my hand sometimes and make it simple.  I have one more container to fill.  Maybe that will be next weekends project...for now it is on to the concrete!

Comments

[jackie]

Great pictures! I have the same problem with my containers, I think I don't fill them enough. They always look so great at the nursery, then at home - different story. That book looks interesting, I think he does a column for Cottage Living or Country Home (one of those). Have fun finishing your mosaics!

[Andrea]

I love your pictures! Great blog BTW. :-)