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Red, White & Blue Patriotic Flower Pot

July 2, 2016 by Jenn Crookston

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Red, White & Blue Flower Pots to dress up your patriotic 4th of July porch!

Patriotic Flower PotDo you love unique, patriotic outdoor decor?  Especially when flowers are involved?  Me too!

When I started my flower pots this year I knew I wanted a red, white & blue patriotic flower pot.  I love how all the colors look together and I love how this variety of flowers blend in this container.  The colors, the flower sizes & styles, and the greenery all just work perfectly.
Patriotic Flower PotI’m so happy with how my pots are doing this year!  I know that learning the proper steps from the Garden Solution Experts at Western Gardens has really increased my success, and because of how well my plants are doing, I keep wanting to plant more and more!

For a perfect flower pot in Red, White and Blue, start with your choice of pot (make sure it has drainage holes in the bottom).  Fill your pot 1/3 full with packing peanuts (this helps with drainage and takes up space without adding weight to the pot) and then fill another 1/3 full of fresh potting soil (I use Gardener’s Gold).  Lay your plants out how you want them to look in the pot before removing them from their plastic containers and filling the rest of the way with potting soil.
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Red, White & Blue Patriotic Flower Pot:

Red – Verbena Voodoo Red Star, Verbena Obsession Red, Zonal Geranium
Blue – Lobelia Dark Blue
White – Petuna and Bacopa Snowtopia White
Green – Cordyline Indivisa Spikes

Both the Cordyline Spikes and the Zonal Geranium are the thrillers for this pot.  My spillers are the Bacopa Snowtopia White and the Lobelia Dark Blue.  The fillers for this pot are White Petunia and Verbena Voodoo Red Star and Verbena Obsession Red.

I planted the Spikes and Geranium in the middle of the pot and then laid my other flowers out in a red/white/blue pattern around the outside.  It has all filled in so perfectly, I just love it!
Patriotic Flower Pot
I’m excited to create a smaller table top version of this pot for my 4th of July decor.  It’s hard not to create 20 of these pots to line the whole front of my house, they’re just perfect for the summer!

For more 4th of July fun check out these projects!
Patriotic Flower PotHand Print Flag Shirt – United States of America Wood Sign – Patriotic Star String Art

Filed Under: Annuals, Container Gardening, Flowers, Gardening, Utah Gardening Tagged With: 4th of July, decor, flower pot, flowers, Gardening, holiday, How To, patriotic, porch pot, Western Garden Centers

4th of July BBQ Decor

June 4, 2016 by Jenn Crookston

4th of July BBQ Decor

Looking to update your 4th of July BBQ decor?  Try this fun layered look with paper fans, banners and garlands!

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Plus, I’m sharing sources for everything you see here so you can recreate this patriotic look for your BBQ.

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4th of July BBQ Decor

  • Paper Fans and Confetti (My Mind’s Eye)
  • Stars & Stripes and Flag Banner and Red, White, and Blue Pails (Target Dollar Spot)
  • Table Skirt, Blue and Silver Star Garland (Zurchers Party Store)
  • RWB Balls in the vase and Fountain Type vase decor (Hobby Lobby)
  • Lightbox and Letters (Heidi Swapp)

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What’s great Red, White & Blue decor without a barbecue to go with it?  Nothing beats an “All American” menu for a fun family get together!

4th of July Menu

  • Hamburgers (don’t forget the avocado for an amazing burger!)
  • Hotdogs
  • Steak
  • Chicken
  • Green Salad
  • Potato Salad
  • Chips (lots of varieties)
  • Fresh Fruit (watermelon is a must!)
  • Veggie Tray
  • Punch
  • Soda
  • Strawberry Shortcake
  • RWB Fresh Fruit topped Sugar Cookies
  • Funnel Cakes
  • Homemade Frostys

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I mixed and matched the paper fans from three different decor lines at My Mind’s Eye: 4th of July, Red and Blue.  They may have come from different lines, but they all coordinate perfectly!  (For a great deal, shop right after the holiday, if you can wait that long!  You’ll have to wait for nearly a year before you can use it, but the wait will be worth it if you’re patient!)

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Don’t be afraid to use some height in your decor for added dimension.  And if you feel like more layers would be better, add as many as you want.  The most important design element is that you love it, so have fun with it and make it your own!

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Have a safe and happy Fourth of July, with beautiful decor and lots of great food!

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: 4th of July, BBQ, decor, DIY, holiday, How To

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