Enjoy nonstop color all year long with these design ideas and plant suggestions. You’ll find beautiful pots to adorn porches and patios.

Brighten a Shady Spot

‘Aaron’ caladium, holly fern, ‘Key Lime Pie’ heuchera, ‘White Nancy’ lamium, ivy, and light pink periwinkle come together in this eye-catching window box.

Mixed Succulents

Use plantings to eliven your outdoor table. This shallow bowl of mixed succulents makes a great centerpiece.

Lettuce, Violas & Mums

Don’t ignore edibles when selecting your planting materials. Different varieties of lettuce have beautiful color and texture. Here, several leafy edibles mix with violas and mums.

Caladiums

The colorful foliage of caladiums has tons of drama. Pots containing three different caladiums add color and variety to this entry in summer. From left to right: ‘June Bride,’ ‘Pink Gem,’ and ‘Aaron’