Contemporary Landscape Contemporary Landscape, Little Rock

Orange is a fantastic color to use as an accent. If you are too timid to use it en masse, try a touch of it to brighten a dull area. Here tall orange planters overflowing with bright green foliage and with their bottoms surrounded by foliage make a great statement against the white fence.

6. Soften or brighten a blank wall or fence. Have you ever wondered what to do with that big, blank wall in your backyard? Maybe the side of a shed that butts up against your property? Instead of letting it be an eyesore, think of it as a canvas or a frame. You can choose a row of colorful pots with a single plant, as seen here, or a more neutral pot filled with colorful seasonal plants. This is a great way to add repetition to your garden in an intriguing way.

Pack a punch. Red and green is a scrumptious natural combination — think strawberries, poppies and red berries nestling amid glossy green leaves. The designers of this yard exploited the powerful pairing with tall planters and cascading foliage, plus lush grass planted below. If you’re copying this idea, make sure your version isn’t lost against the backdrop. Opt for tall planters (these reach halfway up the fence) and fill the entire width of the space.

hakone grass and planter.. interesting idea.. single to balance off the camelia?

nice use of pots for height and color along fence

What about some fun colors on the pots?

punch of color with soft ferns, grasses at base against privacy fence - all good for shaded location