Tired of the same boring patio? Why not give it a makeover? Here are some tips that you can use in sprucing up your patio:
The folks over at apartmenttherapy has some great ideas for sprucing up your porch, balcony, a small patio or deck.
Declutter/Sweep/Dust: Maybe it’s cheating to put these three as one thing, but go out there and pull out all those dead plants, the contianers you’re never going to use and the box of stuff to donate that’s been sitting there for months. Get it out and then give your deck/patio/porch a good sweeping and dusting.
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Add some Plants: You can do it the no cost way or you can start now with some seeds and watch them grow. If you have plenty of plants, give them a trim. For containers now is the time to fertilize and weed.
Here are some pictures to help inspire you:
Want to start a container garden this spring? Find out how here.
