One of my most special relationships will always be the bond I shared with my Poppy, my maternal grandfather. He and I both loved watching and playing tennis together, and we also looked forward to planting our annual flower garden on his deck. Sadly, we lost Poppy eight years ago, but I think about him daily, especially in spring when I’m starting to plan my garden. This year, I want to add more colorful pots to my outdoor space, and the Better Homes & Gardens line at Walmart has plenty of options to choose from for any design aesthetic. 

I live in a townhome community, and while I do have outdoor space, it’s not large enough to plant an in-ground garden. But never fear, I have a spacious deck that offers plenty of room for a potted flower garden that adds plenty of color. This year, I want to add even more whimsy to my go-to reading and working space, so I’m eyeing the new colors and sizes that are available in Better Homes & Gardens’ viral planters at Walmart. A few favorites are this 17-inch wooden barrel planter, this pretty and modern ceramic find, and this funky bubble planter that’s eye-catching and totally functional. 

Better Homes & Gardens 17-Inch Wood Whiskey Barrel Planter

To add dimension (and even more flowers), I place planters on surfaces and on the ground. This 17-inch Wood Whiskey Barrel Planter is an ideal piece to place on decks, patios, and by your front door to offer a colorful welcome to anyone who pays you a visit. The piece is designed to have a rustic appearance, but it’s also solid with a 100% wooden interior and metal bands that wrap around the outside of the planter to add even more stability. Plus, you won’t have to worry about a planter this large suffering from overwatering because it arrives with drainage holes predrilled into its base. 

Better Homes & Gardens 10-Inch Black Channing Woven Ceramic Planter

Poppy and I always planted our garden in terracotta pots, and I’ve continued that trend. But I’ve started to introduce other colors and textures, and I love the look of this ceramic planter. It’s a solid piece, but it has a cool detail that offers the illusion of weaving. Plus, the black color and light stained wooden base give it a welcomed modern touch that’ll make geraniums, begonias, and zinnias pop. Similar to other options from the BHG x Walmart planter line, this one has a built-in drainage hole, and it’s even approved for both indoor and outdoor use.

Better Homes & Gardens 8-Inch White Katie Ceramic Planter

There’s so much to love about this 8-inch ceramic planter. First, let’s start with the details: I’m obsessed with the horizontal ridges and dipped paint technique that create a fun scallop at the bottom. While my pick is to grow flowers in it outside, the brand notes this planter is a great option to watch herbs, cacti, plants, and orchids flourish inside, too.

Better Homes & Gardens 12-Inch Green Fischer Round Ceramic Planter

If I were to purchase just one new planter from BHG x Walmart’s line, I would make it this one. I can’t get enough of the green color paired with the vertical stripes and variations in the design that give it a modern, sculptural look, just like the brand promises. And the 5.5-inch height makes it a great find to use as a centerpiece to dress up an outdoor dining table where you can host guests for plenty of al fresco meals throughout spring and summer. 

Better Homes & Gardens Pottery 6-Inch White Chinooke Bubble Ceramic Planter

Funky planters make such fun statements, and this 6-inch bubble option is in my cart. I love that it’s under $10, lightweight at 2.2 pounds, offers a 2-quart capacity, has drainage holes to avoid pesky overwatering, and comes in a neutral white that’ll still pop against my colorful blooms. Plus, it’s another find that’s approved for indoor and outdoor use.

Planting my annual flower garden on my deck with flowers purchased from the same garden center we always visited together is my favorite way to honor Poppy. But introducing colorful planters that also have cool visual lines and plenty of texture is how I make my garden my own. While they’re in stock, join me and scoop up popular planters from the Better Homes & Gardens line at Walmart, including even more options highlighted below.

Better Homes & Gardens 10-Inch Red Woven Ceramic Planter

Better Homes & Gardens 13.5-Inch Wood Whiskey Barrel Planter

Better Homes & Gardens 8-Inch Blue Kate Ceramic Planter

Better Homes & Gardens 12-Inch White Fischer Round Ceramic Planter

Better Homes & Gardens Pottery 6-Inch Black Chinooke Ceramic Bubble Planter

Better Homes & Gardens 6-Inch Pink Chinooke Ceramic Bubble Planter