A true beauty of gardening is the inspiration and ideas that spark from seeing plants growing in landscapes, gardens and stores. Recently, my eye was drawn to the colorful containers for sale at retail stores and local plant nurseries. Upon closer observation, I noticed more and more homes, porches, decks and patios are being decorated with colorful plants and pots. Container gardening seems to be a popular trend in 2022 with a burst of color as the main theme.

I will admit that container gardening is not my favorite type of gardening, but I do know pretty when I see it. What I am seeing today is just flat out beautiful. Big pots, little pots, all showing out with color. Even the pots themselves now come in a variety of shades and styles that complement the arrangement of plants. Hanging baskets continue to be a popular choice but are not necessarily limited to just a single plant or color. The options are much greater with a combination of two, three or even four different plants, colors and textures, all featured in a large hanging basket or unique container.