Walk outside your door and take in the brightly colored flowers, the wind rustling through the foliage and the heavy scent of lavender that permeates the air as you sit on your patio. It is easy to incorporate all that nature has to offer into your backyard retreat when you use planter boxes.

Planter boxes come in various styles and can be made of several materials making it easy to find some that will work for you. Sure you can find nature inspired prints for your patio furniture cushions or even some flowery art work for the wall. But why not decorate with living plants and flowers. Planter boxes and containers are hard to beat when it comes to decorating your patio. They are portable, easy to change and update and they add natural color, texture and of course fragrance to an otherwise man-made area.

You can use large ones filled with shrubs or even trees to create a sense of privacy. Place small and medium ones around your patio for a punch of color and a bit of added interest. You can fill them with just one type of flower or create a stunning mix of sleek and modern foliage or bright and textured petals and plants. Planter boxes are a lot of fun and can be changed annually or seasonally with the plants of your choice. Just don’t forget to hydrate them.

Planter boxes or containers are often made of plastic, terra cotta or even wrought iron, but the most durable ones are made of wood such as teak, shorea or redwood. They easily stand up to the elements to decorate your patio for another season. Place one or more alongside a bench or try one in every corner and bring nature a little closer. Fill them with plants that match your cushions or the color of your house or contrast with the colors you have or both and you will really make your outdoor area pop. Try filling your planter boxes with various white blooms and light reflecting leaves that will sparkle in the evening light no matter where it is coming from. When deciding how to fill a planter, think of it as creating an arrangement for a vase. Include various plants for color and height as well as some trailing vines spilling over the edge for interest.

The possibilities are endless with a few planter boxes. Place one along a winding garden path and it becomes a stopping point on the short but pleasant journey to your backyard retreat. You can smell a flower or enjoy some refreshing shade before you reach your final destination. You can even use them as small gardens. One filled with tomatoes, peppers and cilantro keeps fresh salsa moments away, or you can try one with herbs such as mint and enjoy a refreshing mojito at a moment’s notice.

No matter what you decide to fill your planter box with or where you decide to put them, you’ll have fun completing your patio paradise with a little bit of natural wonder and beauty.

As an owner of many indoor and outdoor decor sites, Jennifer Akre reviews products and shares ideas on planters and outdoor garden accessories, giving the online consumer a chance to find valuable information on plantersandboxes.com/ planters or plantersandboxes.com/ planter boxes. Surround yourself with beauty and style. Click today - Shop: plantersandboxes.com/ garden planters.

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