Three-plant pots

The design maxim "less is more" also applies to container plantings. Get a great look while simplifying your choices. Mix a favorite plant with just two other kinds. Buy extra of one of them for a smaller matching pot to place beside your trio. It's easy on your eyes, and it won't drain your entire weekend. By Deb Wiley, Photographs by Kim Cornelison.

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Sassy succulents

Originally Published: May/June 2006

One of the biggest challenges in creating container designs is matching plants with the same sun, soil and water requirements. You can eliminate that issue by selecting from a wide assortment of sedums and other succulents. The larger container above includes 'Bon Bon' (Sedum reflexum) for height with 'Angelina' (Sedum rupestre) and hens and chicks (Sempervivum) to fill. More 'Angelina' is in a companion pot.