Creative Container Gardens

Moveable Planter

Turn a vintage chair into an inviting moveable planter.

At left, an old chair brimming with blooms is right at home on this welcoming porch. Choose plants that complement each other and your chair, and don't be afraid to mix colors or add a houseplant. "A container is essentially a horticultural box of crayons," says Denise Smith, a horticulturist in Jefferson, Georgia. "Remember, you are making a 3-D picture with colors and textures."