A group of identical pots at the same height can look neat, but also a bit flat. When you mix different pot sizes – some taller, some smaller, maybe a wide one and a few narrow ones – you create a more dynamic, layered look, even in a tiny corner.
Putting a tall plant in a big pot at the back, medium ones in front, and small ones near the edge builds depth, like a mini landscape. Your eye moves around more, noticing shapes and heights, not just a single line of plants.
It also helps with plant choice. Taller pots can hide basic plastic containers inside, or raise certain plants closer to light. Small pots can hold herbs or trailing plants that spill gently over edges.
You don’t need a huge garden to get that structured, “designed” feel. Just playing with height and size in one corner can make a big visual difference.
