Whether you don't want to plant in the ground, only have a condo patio, maybe an apartment patio, growing on a patio can be highly productive and super rewarding. Even renters can enjoy fresh produce.
When I was living in an apartment, I hung a few hooks from the beam on the patio to have hanging baskets. I also did tall rectangular table planters to keep things up off the ground, as the property had rabbits.
I love these towers (below) because you can turn them and move them around. If you do strawberries, be sure to use a potting mix that drains a lot. They are used to being in sandy, drainable soil. The towers also can be nicely placed to provide privacy.
Below is my very favorite patio growing channel on YouTube. She also shares how to cook and eat healthy. She's super informative and sweet.
Perhaps my best advice for the patio gardener is to have various heights, tables, legs on planters so you can get them up to the light and easily work wih the plants, as well as giving some beautiful interest to the patio area. Trellises, fountains, rugs, comfy seating, and a garden box to hide your tools, are all great ideas for making the patio more than just a growing area, but a getaway.
These essential oil balls deter cats from the planters and are natural.
I liked to plant flowers in some pots to attract bees and butterrflies that can help pollinate.
Here (below) is an idea for both seating and tool storage when you have limited room.
You really can grow your own food anywhere. Once you gets started, it's easy to realize that you're not just growing healthy food, but the plantings are so beautiful, you want to create a getaway "room" on your patio.
Enjoy - spring is calling!
Summer patio planting suggestions -
petunias, coneflowers, hibiscus, and verbena
tomatoes, peppers, green onions, beans, radishes
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