Group dynamic: there's no excuse for boring ... bring drama to your garden with these simple yet stunning planting projects made with Scotts[R] Miracle-Gro[R] Potting Mix.(Part 1 in a series)(Advertisement)

According to horticultural designer Paul Zammit (below), working in multiples is the latest trend to bit the garden. Here, a grouping of glossy cream stoneware containers in varying sizes make a strong statement packed with texture-rich plants in shades of lush, leafy green. The large-scale pot holds a permanent arrangement, while smaller versions of the same pot are planted with displays of seasonal colour that can be replaced when blooms fade.

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Select planters in multiples of the same size, or varying sizes--be sure that the pots have adequate drainage holes. Choose plant material with interesting textures and growth habits that require similar light, …