Deck Gardens add beauty, practicality, and a little fragrance to your outdoor living space. In this blog, we discuss a few ideas to brighten up your deck with gardens. The best part about all of these ideas is that they are easy DIY projects. If you have an existing deck consider the E2 PVC Deck Revitalizer, which brings back the beauty of an existing deck and sets the stage for the perfect deck makeover.
Deck Gardens, Cooking, and Barbecuing
Add a little sizzle to meal prep with a herb garden right on your deck. Most herbs grow nicely in containers making them perfect for a deck garden. Rosemary adds an outstanding flavor to foods cooked on the barbecue. Just snip off a few stems and lay them on the coals or directly on meat, close the lid and the aromatic oils from the rosemary infuse with your food.
Other herbs to include in your deck garden herb pot are thyme, sage, oregano, basil, and even mint. All of these work well in a traditional kitchen and having them growing on the deck means easy access during meal prep. When you put together this herb garden mix dangling herbs such as thyme with herbs like rosemary that grow tall. That little trick lets you keep more herbs in a smaller space.
Shade and Ambiance
A couple of Japanese maple trees in decorative pots or planters make a lovely dappled shaded area for reading, relaxing, or even napping. Small ornamental trees do well in large pots and placing the container on a plant stand with wheels makes them movable.
A small pergola with a climbing vine such as wisteria creates a quiet outdoor dining area that is cozy for two people or even family gathering. Climbing plant options include star jasmine, roses, and honeysuckle. All three add aromatic dimension to outdoor living. These plants enjoy full sun, but also provide shade. They brighten the place up with beautiful blooms, and their fragrance is delightful.
If a pergola is not in your budget or design, a similar effect can be achieved using a trellis or two. In fact, a small trellis with an aromatic vine placed next to a window or slider helps keep the indoors smelling awesome. A good tip is to plant aromatics next to your HVAC system too.
Flowers Add Beauty
There is a ton of different flowers that do wonderfully in pots and planters. All deck gardens should contain cutting flowers. It is amazing to have your own supply of fresh flowers for vases around your home. Plus, when you sit outside on the deck you get to enjoy all of the beauty that you have grown. A good list of cutting flowers include sunflowers, dahlia, daisies, roses, and sweet peas. It is a good idea to plant a filler plant like a grape or baby’s breath to add to your cut flower arrangements.
If you would like more information on how to create beautiful deck gardens, just contact us. We have a ton of helpful information for creating the perfect deck and then decorating it with deck gardens.
