Potted Plants For Front Porch

While most are plain green look for types with a mottling of dark red or white edges for extra interest.
Potted plants for front porch. Put them on your front porch or patio for some green in your life. See more ideas about container gardening plants outdoor gardens. A spot of color and life on your front porch can ease the winter doldrums. The large size is ideal for the front porch load it up with small potted plants to create the look of a mini english garden.
Add a coat of stain and a simple diy stencil and you have a box that looks like it s been around for decades. Container porch plants for shade will still need regular water as pots dry out faster than in ground plants. So i ve had to experiment with shade loving plants in order. The problem is that this area is covered and shrouded from the sun by a large red maple tree.
These plants are good choices for the inexperienced or lazy gardener. From 1 to 15 feet depending on type. There s nothing like a pretty planter full of flowers to greet your guests. Low light plants like astilbe make excellent porch plants for shade.
If you re looking for a trailing plant to frame your front door whether you plan to hang it or let it trail upwards from a pot or a window box english ivy is a great. Plants in containers require different care. Plant in moist well drained soil. Even plants like hosta which are usually focal points in the landscape can be grown in containers.
So dust off your gardening gear and pot up a couple cold hardy containers. I ve been growing plants on my front porch in a large container for years. Place the plant in the center of a garden bed or at the back of a garden against a fence for tropical height.