Don’t be sad about summer endingthese container plants will brighten up your cool-weather days.
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The end of summer is the perfect time to refresh your porch or patiocontainers.
We’ve put together a list of eight plants that are perfect for your front porch or steps.
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Mix and match them to create an interesting container or showcase each plant solo.
These bold plants add texture and rich color to containers.
Cabbages are low and full while kale adds height so they make a great pair when planted together.
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Mix and match these varieties to find the perfect color combination for your front porch.
Then, repot the mum in a larger container with well-draining soil for the healthiest plant.
Cut back the foliage and place the pots in a sheltered location.
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In the spring, plant them in a warm, sunny spot in the garden.
Once you change your front porch decor, save the plants for planting in the garden next spring.
Cut back the stems and store the potted plants in a sheltered spot.
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Look for other varieties with unique foliage and a variety of colors.
The genus has more than 50 species, each with bold, colorful foliage.
The mounding plant stands alone or compliments other plants thanks to a range of foliage colors and textures.
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Choices range from mounding blue fescue to tall, waving purple fountaingrass.
The grasses can be transplanted to the garden when the season is over.
Pansy
Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana) are the quintessential flower for cooler weather.
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The range of colors, patterns, and sizes offers the perfect look for your porch containers.
The plants can bloom for up to four to six months and are upright or trailing.
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