Anchor plants in the pot with vermiculite, gravel or rock wool. Each of these mediums offer no nutrients, but give the plant the same support that soil would.
Step 4 ...
- Choose a focal or anchor plant with an interesting shape or texture. If the pot is free-standing, place this plant in the middle. If your container is to stand against a house or fence, position this plant at the back.
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Be sure to include some large anchor plants that will look good all year. These are usually shrubs and often evergreens.
The first step is choosing the major anchor plants, such as shrubs and a background hedge, if appropriate. In the second phase, the herbaceous perennials that will provide most of the flower and foliage color and texture are selected.
ACCENT PLANT - This could be a focal point plant. A plant to catch attention. Could also be called an anchor plant.
ACHEVE - A one seeded fruit which does not split open to release it's seed, ie. the "seeds" on a strawberry.
 See also: Plant, Gardening, Soil, Planting, Cutting
  
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