Consider a Self Watering Planter

and Other Attractive Planters for Your Porch

Self watering planters are awesome. Dave and I love the idea of planters on porches. But when it's really hot or you go away for a few days, what is the biggest problem you have? Your plants dry out very quickly.

We were really happy to find beautiful planters at Plow & Hearth and Simply Planters. Some of the planters shown below are self-watering, but not all. Yet they are all lovely - like the laser-cut rooster shown here.

If you take a little time each day to make sure they have the water they need, you will have a wonderful greenhouse on your porch. And...your plants will love you, too!

Also, look at these fun watering helpers we found - like rain barrels, hose holders and unique watering cans.

The trellis planter shown below could act as a divider for your porch or create extra privacy. See our privacy porch page for plant suggestions and how-to instructions. A self watering planter is ideal for privacy areas on your porch.

Pictures of outdoor planters

Enjoy this video about decorating with planters

Specialty planters

Or how about an upside down tomato planter from Plow & Hearth. The planter shown here would work well for tomatoes as well as strawberries.

Plant stand ideas

• love to decorate your porch with live flowers and plants
• love flowers
• like to garden
• enjoy greenery on your porch
• like herb gardening

Planters work in small or large spaces. We like the idea of gardening right on the porch - it's so handy to tend to herbs and tomato plants when they are right out your front door.

Whether you have a small porch or a spacious space, an outdoor planter is perfect for climbing vines, potted plants, gorgeous greens and colorful blooms. We enjoy the selection of planters we found at both Plow & Hearth and Simply Planters . Maybe they have what you would like for your porch or outdoor area.