Shady Porch Planter Ideas
I have a small front porch and a large red maple nearby so it's hard to have flowering plants to greet my guests at the door. So for many years I have been experiments with different plants that do well in the shade and here are some of my tips.
Use colorful foliage instead of flowers.
Try flowering plants that are marked "part-sun"
Don't just stick to annuals - try houseplants and perennials
Use colorful foliage instead of flowers.
Try flowering plants that are marked "part-sun"
Don't just stick to annuals - try houseplants and perennials
When it comes to planting my large front porch container I tried a few different variations. My all time favorite is Lamium. This little guy grows with out fail.
That big guy in the back it is Perilla Magilla. Again, look how much it grew from one 4 inch pot in just a few months.
Bottom line is, even if you have a shady spot, color and blooms can still be grown with the right plants and a little creativity.
If you need ideas for a sunny spot here.
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