I have a very small patio. What kind of garden can I have?
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Do you want containers plants? Wha tis the location?
Pots of flowers and small bushes. you can control the garden better.
I love using pots of all sizes.
I would suggest container gardening using pots that can be made in tiers. Like a snowman - Huge pot, big pot, small pot - with plants that grow around the edges of each pot at different heights or hang down for a pretty effect. Look on pinterest or gardening sites to see this.
Here's a picture of tiered pots
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/180777372514037981/
I painted strawberry pots and used them on my porch to grow a variety of herbs. The porch was the only sunny spot in that garden. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Pennington-2-Gal-6-Pocket-Terra-Cotta-Strawberry-Clay-Jar-100043142/300196820
Container plants would be great. I have about a 1.5 foot of dirt around my patio. I live in northern IL
there is not much space around the patio ,so look for non-evasive gound covers.....Here are ideas for you continuer to browse ....http://www.midwestliving.com/garden/container/container-gardens-tips/
vertical planting is always an option when you don't have enough ground space