I just read an incredibly inspiring book by Danish gardener Claus Dalby, and it completely changed the way I see my outdoor space. In this video, I'm sharing 3 garden design concepts I learned from his container gardening philosophy — plus the 3 plants I'm using to bring that vision to life right here in my Kentucky garden.
If you're looking for container gardening ideas, small patio garden inspiration, or tips for designing a cohesive and colorful garden display, this video is for you!
⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 – Intro: Why this book changed my garden vision 02:23 – Design Tip #1: One plant per container 03:39 – Design Tip #2: Start with a color palette 04:25 – Design Tip #3: Make your containers match your vision 05:53 – Plant #1: Selaginella apoda (meadow spike moss) 06:31 – Plant #2: Heuchera ‘Peppermint Spice’ 07:07 – Plant #3: Sedum ‘Blue Cushion’ 07:40 – Where I'm planning to start my container display 08:15 – 💡 Budget tip: $2 IKEA containers
Whether you're working with a balcony, a porch, or a full backyard, these simple but powerful ideas can help you transform your space using containers — no matter where you live.
🌼 In this video: - My top 3 container design takeaways from Claus Dalby - Why “one plant per pot” is a game changer - How to choose plants based on color palette - The 3 plants I’m using to kick off my new patio garden display
💬 Have you been inspired by a book or gardener lately? Tell me in the comments — I’d love to hear what sparked your creativity!
📚 Featured Book: Claus Dalby: Containers in the Garden (not sponsored – just loved it!)
