Garden Patio Ideas

Patio gardens are growing more popular as outdoor living does the same.  This is because there is a lot that can be done with a patio garden.  The only things that are holding you back are your imagination and your budget.

Container Gardening

Whenever there is limited space, you may wish to place your plants in containers.  Almost anything can be grown therein.  The containers can then be arranged in an unused corner of your patio.

Raised Bed Gardening

A raised bed can be incorporated into your patio by using a material that matches it (i.e. brick, stone).  You will then want to place taller plants in the center and smaller plants on each side.  Container plants can also be used on the outside.

Vegetable and Herb Gardening

Vegetables and herbs are great things to have on your patio in either a bed or a container.  After you harvest your plants, simply plant some fall flowers to extend the growing season.

Formal Patio Gardening

A formal garden makes use of the yard space around your patio and includes both sculptures and water features.  They also include raised beds, cascading plants down stairways and trees and shrubs.  Usually this all involves a single theme.

Lush Patio Gardening

Gardeners who have a lot of time or are able to spend money to hire a gardener should look into this type of a garden.  It contains lots of ground and container plants.  However, you will need to carefully care for each plant so as not to create a jungle.