A few eye-catching specimen plants in containers helps to define a patio space, but to create unity, be inspired by the planting that’s been successful in the rest of your garden ...

but its garden comes close to heaven on earth. When owners Pat and Chuck Perry expanded their eatery into the Victorian house next door, they added to their outside patio as well as their inside ...

Using plants on the patio helps to integrate the house with the garden. Space is always an issue ... Ficus elastica ‘Ruby’ To Grow: Ficus trees do best in a position that receives bright ...