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Mix & match

A group of pots will bring instant interest and look good well into winter, putting a smile on your face each time you pass by

Autumn is the perfect time to give your garden a boost with colourful containers filled with flowers, foliage, fragrance and berries. A group of large pots will bring instant interest and look good well into winter, putting a smile on your face each time you pass by.

I like to create groups of pots, with a single plant in each. I’ve put together five themed groups that look good together, to help you get a pleasing mix of plant forms, textures, leaf shapes and flowers. If you’re new to designing with plants, mixing singleplant containers

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