Patio is Spanish word that means “back garden” or “backyard”. We often see picture of beautiful patios that are decorated with beautiful plants and flowers to depth and dimension in magazines and on TV. One way to achieve this with your own patio is with patio container gardening.



If you're planning to make a patio garden, make sure that you have a definite design in mind so that you won't have to remodel again and again. A simple design would is easiest for maintenance and often more appealing as well. There should be spaces allotted for green plants, as well as flowers and you really need to put a lot of thought into arrangement. Varying, color, texture height and shape will add appeal to your patio garden.

Remember that patio container gardening is not just about simple gardening of vegetables, fruits, flowers other plants, it involves skills and talents for landscaping as well. It is advisable to get a good-looking container, something that will reflect the look of your garden. Ceramic pots are wonderful for container gardens but remember to buy different shapes and sizes for visual appeal. When using a big and heavy pot, make sure that the plants inside it are the ones who won't easily die during winter so you won't have a hard time moving it inside your house.

When you are living in an apartment, you can still make your own beautiful garden by using containers for your plants. Container gardening in a small balcony can be a wonderful option, especially if you're interested in making your balcony look more alive. Plants are a good source in making a more peaceful surrounding especially if they are well-maintained. One thing good about a patio container is that you can move it anywhere you want; you can arrange your plants in different styles. When it gets cold, you can put potted-plants that are vulnerable in winter inside your apartment or house.

Patio container gardeners can choose from different containers like wooden boxes, ceramic planters, hanging pots, and plastic or resin pots. On the other hand, plastic pots are not really that advisable since they don't last long due to the weather. Plastic containers can get too soft when exposed to too much sun light and can crack easily.

If you don't want to flood your plants with water, remember to cut holes about half an inch at the bottom of your container to make way for excess water. Do not cut big holes to avoid soil breakage or loose soil.

Proper lighting should be noted as well. Remember that any plant grows better when exposed to proper sun light. However, do consider watering the plants regularly so that it wouldn't end up too dry and die. Do not over do it for too much water can also kill the plant.

If you want to make your patio more beautiful and enjoyable for your family and even for yourself, try patio container gardening. It will definitely add more color to your life!