Here are the best outdoor plants for small spaces, recommended by the pros.

Do not let size keep you from enjoying gardening.

For those new to gardening, I would suggest this plant for its hardiness and fullness, she explains.

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This way you have fresh herbs for cooking and something to attract butterflies, she explains.

All you need are small planters that can even be hung from windows and balconies.

Tomatoes are easy, and one plant will yield a ton of fruit, she explains.

Red mandevilla blooms on leafy green vine

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It’s easy to experiment with growing different varieties, whether cherry, plum, or grape tomatoes.

The best part: you’ll always have a fresh tomato ready for your next BLT.

Monstera

Monstera plants have been trendy for a while now.

Bird’s Nest Fern plant in pink pot

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Alocasia Bambino plant with variegated leaves

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