Gardening urns most often come in sizes that range between 1229 inches (3074cm) wide and 1224 inches (3061cm) tall. For this reason, they're best suited for planting showy annuals and perennials that don't put down deep roots. Many popular container species like azaleas, impatiens, and hostas also tend to do well in urns. Dahlia, geraniums, impatiens, and other showy annuals are good for filling urns with bright bursts of color, while hearty perennials like blue star juniper or Creeping Jenny may be a better choice for gardeners with less time to devote to upkeep. No matter what you choose to display in your urn, the most important thing is that the planter be about twice the size of the root system once it reaches maturity. Talk to someone at your local greenhouse or plant nursery or look up information online to find out how big you can expect a particular species to get. Oversized urns are typically spacious enough to house a variety of plants, making your companion-planting options nearly limitless. Try pairing 2-3 different offerings to put together your own unique arrangements. In addition to creating a more eye-catching display, combining multiple plants in the same container will help you save precious space in your garden and in smaller containers. A cluster of peach-colored tulips, for example, will stand out in dazzling contrast to a bed of white heliotrope. For best results, stick with plants that have similar soil, water, and sunlight needs, as they'll all be sharing the same resources. If you have a little extra space to play around with after incorporating your main show plants, consider filling it out with some lush greenery. Grasses like fountain grass, fescue, and bluestem lend decorative urns a textural depth that can be used to balance out the bold colors of annual flowering plants. Plant tall, spiky grasses in the center of the urn to serve as an impressive focal point, and sew cascading species around the perimeter of the planter for a more elegant overflowing effect. Most species of grasses are relatively low-maintenance, but they can compete for resources with your main display pieces, so make sure your arrangements get plenty of water and sunlight throughout the day.
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One-sentence summary -- Stick to small or medium-sized flowering plants. Mix-and-match plants in large urns. Fill out your planter with ornamental grasses.

Regular exercise can have minor antidepressant effects; exercise can also relieve stress, key ingredients to having a better life. Exercise has these benefits in part because it releases endorphins, one of the brain's "feel good" hormones. When you exercise, put on some tunes that motivate you to workout harder. That said, be sure to listen to your body and don't overdo it! When you eat unhealthy it can make you feel negative. Therefore, it is important to eat healthy foods if you want to improve your life. Eat things like lean meats, nuts, fruits, and vegetables for the best effect and remember to have a balanced diet (i.e., all things in moderation). A lack of sleep can contribute to lower well-being by causing feelings of fatigue, sadness, and anxiety. If you are having trouble falling asleep, try making your room darker. Also try getting rid of sources of noise and/or wear earplugs. Do your best to stick to a sleep routine every night. Take note of how many hours of sleep you need per night to feel rested upon waking; try to get that many hours each night. Caffeine can make you feel anxious, which can contribute to feelings of stress and anxiety. If your definition of a better life means less stress and anxiety, try cutting back on caffeine. Keep in mind the trade-offs. If you notice that you are more productive on a certain amount of caffeine and value your productivity more than some feelings of anxiousness, then perhaps cutting back on caffeine isn't the best option for you. Experiment with different amounts and get a sense of how doing so changes how happy you feel about your life. Counseling or psychotherapy can help people not only deal with problems, but also to thrive and have better lives. To find a psychotherapist or counsellor, visit: http://locator.apa.org/ Quit just doing your same old habits and routines. Instead, seek out a zone of "optimal anxiety." Studies have shown that having some anxiety/arousal actually facilitates brain functioning and performance on a variety of tasks. Ways to get out of your comfort zone include trying a new hobby, making new friends, or setting slightly tougher to achieve goals for yourself than normal. Keep in mind your values and your personality here though. If your definition of a better life involves primarily having time to yourself to self-reflect and you find yourself to be quite introverted, then perhaps getting out of your comfort zone isn't as important for you. That said, you may not know until you give it a try! Give some of your time to help others out and you may find that both your physical and mental well-being increases. There are a number of ways you could volunteer your time. You could, fore example: Volunteer in a food kitchen for the homeless. Call up any cause you care about and ask them if you can volunteer your time to help. Get in touch with your local library and ask if they need tutors in an area in which you are skilled. Get in touch with your local political representative and ask about helping with campaign work for causes you care about.
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Exercise. Eat healthy foods. Get the right amount of sleep. Avoid having too much caffeine. Try psychotherapy. Get out of your comfort zone. Volunteer.