The Best Vegetables, Flowers & Herbs You Can Grow on Your Deck or Patio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you have a patio or deck, you probably are wondering what type of plant life would be best for your space. Whether considering planting vegetables, flowers or herbs, according to “Burpee” seeds, there are a few you may want to consider that can withstand the temps of patio life and flourish.

Veggies                                                                    

Didn’t think you could grow vegetables on your patio?  You’d be surprised how many different types of veggies you can grow! For example:

    

Patio Princess - Perfectly sized, petite tomato plants for patio containers.

 

Bush Steak Hybrids – Beef Steak tomatoes that can grow in a container.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bush Early Girl Hybrid - Extra-large, extra-early tomatoes grow on a true bush.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can also grow loose-leaf lettuce, Detroit dark red beets and what is called “Heatwave” blend lettuce.

 

 

Flowers
               

                                                   

  

Flowers, especially hanging flowers, look great on a patio, and can enhance the décor of any outdoor space. However, you need to consider flowers that can withstand the direct sun and conditions on your patio and still look good.

Pansies – A fragrant flower that is great for hanging planters, baskets or even to border around your patio railing.  

Sunflowers – Elf or Teddy Bear bush sunflowers grow well and can be grown in a container.

Nasturtium, Alaska Mix - Colorful, (and edible), nasturtiums tolerate poor soils and heat or cold.

White Wedding Zinnias – A brilliant white flower, similar in appearance to a chrysanthemum.

 

Herbs                                                                 

Wouldn’t it be great to just walk out to your patio and grab some of your favorite herb seasonings fresh? There are many that you can grow on your deck or patio. Think about planting some herbs in planter boxes around the railing of your patio, in between some of the flowers. Just a few of the herbs you can select are:

Thyme – Thyme has a variety of uses. You can use it for meats, poultry, soups—you name it!

Parsley – A favorite garnish and also can be used in a number of different foods.

Chives – Can be used for anything from soups to salads.

Basil – Your favorite pasta sauces, pesto, soups and the like.

Even if you don’t consider yourself to have a green thumb, be adventurous and try your hand at growing. You might be pleasantly surprised at what you end up with!

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