Four Container Trends for 2016

Jennifer Polanz

Four Star Greenhouse and Proven Winners recently released four trends they’ve observed from shoppers when it comes to containers:

1. Pollinator-attracting plants: Because pollinators have been in the news lately, more consumers are asking for these in their gardens and their containers.

2. Low Water-Use/Easy-Care Containers: These are not just for drought-stricken areas, but also for gardeners looking for low-maintenance plants and self-watering containers that reduce the work.

3. New color influences—Rose Quartz and Serenity: The Pantone Colors of the Year show up in a multitude of plants and container combinations.

4. Shrubs in containers: As more people move to urban areas, petite shrubs are becoming a necessity for containers and small spaces. GP