Every season, customers flock to our stores for one-of-a-kind container plantings that are at once naturalistic and restrained, unconventional and sophisticated. From tabletop troughs of succulents to stately trees planted in grand urns, each design is unique—and uniquely Terrain. In this book, we’ve distilled the guiding principles behind our approach in nearly 100 unique, seasonal, stunning container garden designs, from ebullient spring bulbs to festive winter evergreens.

In keeping with our nature-led ethos, we’ve organized the book by season, and each chapter offers specific plant and design ideas that align with the natural beauty and resources of that time of year. Throughout, readers will find practical advice on container silhouettes, materials, drainage, soil mixes and more to support healthy growth. And each vibrant planter is captured in gorgeous original photography that celebrates Terrain’s signature perfectly imperfect style and shows that container gardens belong anywhere, from petite urban patios to sprawling rural backyards.

About the Authors

Melissa Bartley is the visual director at Terrain, where she shapes the brand’s creative experience through immersive, seasonally inspired environments. Drawing from experience across garden, home, and film design, she brings narrative vision and a gardener’s sensibility to her work. She cultivates spaces where wildness meets intention, ideas take root, and home connects organically with nature.

Greg Lehmkuhl is the creative director of Terrain, where he leads product innovation with a seasonal, globally inspired approach. Growing up in a gardening family, he developed a lifelong love of container gardening, particularly for greening challenging spaces. His passion spans every season, from creating temporary showcases to crafting perennial combinations that evolve beautifully over time.

• 288 pages
• Hardcover
• Artisan