Has your patio been looking a little bare or drab? Flowers are a fantastic way to brighten it up, and there are a couple of different creative methods you can use to start growing plants in this space, whether it’s big or small. The team at P & M Garden Services in Eagle River has a beautiful 10-acre greenhouse where they offer a wide variety of items to Alaskan customers. Here, they list a few tricks for creating a gorgeous garden on your patio.

How to Enhance Your Patio With a Garden

1. Install a Raised Garden

This is a simple way to add a wall of color to your patio and can be done no matter how big the space is. All you’ll need is a variety of bright flowers and some simple boxes. Set them up on an already-existing wall or, for a fun home improvement project, create one on top of some stones or wood.

2. Make a Privacy Wall

If you love spending time on the patio but wish you were more hidden from the eyes of neighbors and passersby, use plants to create the privacy you crave. If positioned correctly, a raised garden will easily serve this purpose while also brightening up the space. You can also install long, hanging plants if the patio has a cover to offer more seclusion or figure out where to position taller plants, like shrubs, so you can more easily enjoy your alone time.

3. Make a Shady Canopy

If your patio has a nearby pergola or an overhang made of rafters, experts recommend making use of this space. A vertical floral design can be pleasing to the eye and gives you different choices than the usual garden flowers. You can build an arbor or plant flowering vines near support beams or on the pergola for a beautiful effect.

To find the right flowers and other plants for your next gardening project, head to P & M Garden Services. For over 38 years, this greenhouse has offered a large inventory at affordable prices to area residents. To learn more, call (907) 694-9293 or visit them online.